Today, Reps. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), and Jack Bergman (R-MI) announced they would lead the House bipartisan postal caucus in the 119th Congress.
Anti-privatization resolution reaches bipartisan majority in House
“Reaching a House majority sends a clear message that any privatization proposal would be dead on arrival in Congress,” NALC President Brian L. Renfroe said.
Reconciliation bill heads to president’s desk following House passage NALC defeats pressing threats to
letter carriers
Today, in a party-line 218-214 vote, the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). The bill now heads to President Trump's desk for his signature.
Senate passes reconciliation package NALC activism defeats attacks on retirement benefits and new
postal vehicles
Today, in a party-line 51-50 vote, with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, the Senate narrowly passed the updated One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1).
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testifies before Congress on letter carrier safety hazards and the
future of USPS
Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testified before the House Subcommittee on Government Operations at a hearing on the future of the Postal Service.
President Trump sends two USPS BOG nominees to Senate
President Trump has nominated Anthony Lomangino and John LaValle, two Republican nominees, to serve on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).
Senate HSGAC committee releases reconciliation text with no cuts to FERS, calls for eliminating USPS
electric vehicle funding
As a direct result of NALC’s action in the Senate, HSGAC’s text does not include the provision in the House-passed reconciliation bill that would eliminate the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) Special Annuity Supplement.
Department of Labor secretary testifies on budget priorities heat safety rule stalled
Today, Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on the agency’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal.
House passes reconciliation package NALC activism defeats two of three attacks aimed at letter carrier
retirement benefits
The initial legislation contained harmful provisions. Following aggressive lobbying efforts by NALC and the federal employee community, lawmakers removed two provisions.
NALC participates in Capitol Hill roundtable on reconciliation provisions attacking letter carrier
retirement benefits
Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe participated in a Capitol Hill roundtable focusing on provisions set to be included in the budget reconciliation package that targets federal and postal employees' retirement benefits.
NALC statement on the reported selection of David P. Steiner to lead USPS
NALC strongly condemns the reported selection of David P. Steiner to lead the Postal Service. Steiner comes directly from service on FedEx’s board of directors, presenting a clear conflict of interest.
Pursuant to Article 30 of the 2023-2026 National Agreement, branches will have the opportunity to negotiate with management at the local level provisions of their Local Memorandum of Understanding from May 27, 2025, to June 26, 2025.
Tell Congress to oppose cuts to letter carrier retirement benefits
Today, in a 22-21 vote, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability (COR) advanced its budget reconciliation measure that would slash benefits for federal workers, including letter carriers.
Social Security Fairness Act implementation update
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that starting this week (Feb. 24, 2025), the agency is beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase monthly benefit payments to people who were affected by the (WEP) and (GPO).
Federal Retirement Fairness Act reintroduced in House
Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), David Valadao (R-CA), and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 1522).
Social Security Fairness Act implementation information
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has created a web page for updates and frequently asked questions regarding the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act.
Reps. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) and Nick LaLota (R-NY) introduced a House resolution (H.Res. 70) that calls on Congress to take all appropriate measures to ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the federal government and not subject to privatization.
Social Security Fairness Act signed into law by President Biden WEP and GPO repealed
Today, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) into law, delivering a hard-fought victory for letter carriers and public servants across the nation.
