Bill would tie postal executives' bonuses to on-time mail delivery
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Sponsor: Josh Hawley · Senator · MO
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Official title: No Bonuses for Bad Service Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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The bill would block bonuses for top USPS leaders in any year mail delivery misses the 95 percent on-time goal.
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What does this do?
The "No Bonuses for Bad Service Act" would bar the Postal Service's governing board from approving bonuses or extra pay for the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General in years when on-time delivery falls below 95 percent for major mail categories. It also requires an existing financial report to be shared with the Postal Regulatory Commission for added oversight.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects the Postmaster General, Deputy Postmaster General, and the Postal Service's Board of Governors, which sets executive pay. Everyday Americans who rely on mail delivery are indirectly affected.
Why does it matter?
The measure creates a financial consequence for postal leadership tied to delivery performance, without altering mail rates, services, or operations directly.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 29, 2026
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Sep 14, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.