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BillHR 8599 · 119

St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act

Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 30, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the US Postal Service to restore postal services and facilities in the St. Louis area to their previous levels. Reforms postal operations in St. Louis to improve service quality.

Sponsored By

Wesley Bell
Democrat · Missouri · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 30, 2026
  3. Apr 30, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects residents and businesses in the St. Louis area by potentially restoring previously reduced postal services and improving mail delivery. Impacts local postal workers by possibly altering their job responsibilities or work environments.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
5backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 50%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (5)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeOversight and Government Reform Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 30, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.