S 4561
Nonpartisan Postmaster General Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Nonpartisan Postmaster General Act, aims to limit the political activities of the United States Postal Service Board of Governors, including the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General. It expands existing restrictions under the Hatch Act to include these officials and clarifies that they cannot engage in political campaigns or hold political positions. Furthermore, any individuals appointed as Postmaster General or Deputy Postmaster General must have not held a political position in the four years prior to their appointment.
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Joe, III Manchin
Thomas R. Carper
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