H.R.758 — Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025
House Roll Call
H.R.758
| Bill | H.R.758 — Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 402 / Nay 16 / Present 0 / Not Voting 15 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 194 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
| D | 208 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
The Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025 (HR 758) aims to enhance the transparency and accountability of mail delivery operations by requiring the United States Postal Service (USPS) to report incidents involving fatalities or serious injuries related to mail delivery. The bill mandates that USPS compile and submit an annual report to Congress detailing the number of deaths and serious injuries that occur during mail transportation and delivery, including incidents involving postal workers and third-party contractors.
The legislation seeks to address safety concerns associated with mail delivery operations, particularly in light of increasing volumes of mail and evolving delivery methods. By establishing a systematic reporting framework, the bill intends to provide lawmakers and the public with critical data to assess the safety of mail delivery practices and identify areas for improvement.
Funding for the implementation of this reporting requirement is not explicitly detailed in the bill; however, it is anticipated that USPS will absorb the costs associated with data collection and reporting within its existing budget. The bill does not create new programs or agencies but rather enhances the existing oversight of USPS operations.
Key beneficiaries of this legislation include postal workers, who may experience improved safety measures as a result of increased awareness and accountability regarding mail delivery-related incidents. Additionally, the general public may benefit from enhanced safety standards and practices that arise from the data collected through this reporting mechanism.
The timeline for the bill’s enactment remains uncertain, as it has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for further consideration. If passed, the USPS would be required to initiate reporting within a specified timeframe, which will be determined during the legislative process.
Yea (402)
K
Ken Calvert
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
S
Scott Franklin
J
John Garamendi
M
Mark Green
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
