Legislative Activity

This bill recognizes the vital role of elementary and secondary teachers in the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. It supports National Teacher Appreciation Week in 2025 to raise awareness and encourage respect for the teaching profession, urging communities to acknowledge and thank educators for their contributions.

The USPS SERVES US Act aims to modernize the Postal Service by reforming cost and efficiency measures, establishing sanctions for service failures, and improving change-in-service procedures. It modifies postal rate adjustments, allows for sanctions if performance targets aren't met, and ensures the Postal Regulatory Commission's decisions are reviewed. The act also focuses on improving the complaint process, managing retiree health benefits funds, and maintaining mail volume.

The Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act establishes a dedicated fund within the U.S. Treasury for the Southwestern Power Administration, consolidating its income, collections, and appropriations. This fund will support the administration's operations, maintenance, infrastructure development, and administrative costs related to power transmission and marketing. The Act allows the Secretary of Energy to incur obligations for approved projects before funding is available and requires annual transfers of excess funds to the Treasury. It also repeals conflicting provisions from previous appropriations acts to streamline financial management.

This bill allocates $23,290,035 from the House of Representatives' funds to cover the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 119th Congress, including staff salaries. It sets spending limits for two sessions and mandates that all payments be made through vouchers signed by the Chairman and approved by the Committee on House Administration. Additionally, all funds must be spent in accordance with the regulations set by the House Administration Committee.

The Pony Up Act mandates the USPS to compensate citizens for late fees on bills when delays are attributable to the Postal Service, not external factors. It also requires the USPS to provide an annual report to Congress on mail delivery delays, including data on presorted mail and potential prioritization of certain mail types. Additionally, the Postal Service Inspector General must audit and report on whether the USPS prioritizes mail delivery under agreements over other mail of the same class.