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2023-05-25
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[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 89 (Thursday, May 25, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. NEWHOUSE:H.R. 3721.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:This bill is enacted pursuant to the power granted toCongress under Article 1, Section 8 of the United StatesConstitution.The single subject of this legislation is:To amend title 18, United States Code, and title 39, UnitedStates Code, to provide the United States Postal Service theauthority to mail alcoholic beverages, and for otherpurposes.[Page H2641]
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Standing
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Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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Standing
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- United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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2023-05-25
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Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
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2023-05-25
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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
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2023-05-25
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AZ
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2023-05-25
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Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5]
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2023-05-25
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2023-05-25
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MO
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2023-05-25
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2023-05-25
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2023-05-25
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VA
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2023-05-25
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MI
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2023-05-31
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MA
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2023-06-06
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TN
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2023-06-06
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WA
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2023-06-07
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CA
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2023-06-12
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2023-10-26
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IN
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2023-06-22
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CA
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2023-09-13
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2023-09-13
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2023-10-11
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2023-12-13
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2024-04-05
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2024-04-11
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2024-04-26
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2024-04-26
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2024-04-26
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2024-11-01
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2024-12-06
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Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
2023-06-22T14:00:25Z
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2023-05-25
Introduced in House
2023-10-02T16:09:13Z
United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
This bill authorizes the mailing of alcoholic beverages by certain entities in accordance with the delivery requirements otherwise applicable to a privately carried shipment. The authorization applies to an entity (including a winery, brewery, beverage distilled spirits plant, or other wholesaler, distributer, importer, or retailer of alcoholic beverages) that has registered with, obtained a permit from, or obtained approval of an application from the Department of the Treasury.
The bill directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to prescribe regulations (1) requiring direct delivery to a duly authorized agent at a postal facility or to the addressee, who must be at least 21 years of age and present a valid, government-issued photo identification at the time of delivery; (2) prohibiting such alcoholic beverages from being for resale or any other commercial purpose; and (3) requiring such entity to certify that the mailing is not in violation of applicable laws or regulations and to provide other information as directed by the USPS.
The U.S. district courts shall have jurisdiction to render judgment upon any claim brought by a state, local, or tribal government against the USPS of a violation of state, local, or tribal law regarding the sale, mailing, transportation, or importation of alcoholic beverages into any U.S. state, territory, or district. The USPS shall not be liable for interest prior to judgment or for punitive damages.

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United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
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United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
2024-05-24T13:39:20Z
Introduced in House
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To amend title 18, United States Code, and title 39, United States Code, to provide the United States Postal Service the authority to mail alcoholic beverages, and for other purposes.
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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