CONTENTS
I. Purpose and Summary
II. Background and Need for the Legislation
III. Legislative History
IV. Section-by-Section Analysis
V. Evaluation of Regulatory Impact
VI. Congressional Budget Office Estimate
VII. Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported
VIII. Additional Views
I. Purpose and Summary
S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012, seeks to strengthen the United States Postal Service (Postal Service or USPS) and preserve its unique role in the nation‘s economy and infrastructure. The dramatic rise of electronic communication and the recent economic downturn have combined to imperil the viability of the Postal Service as it currently exists. S. 1789 is intended to put the Postal Service on a path toward sustainability. The bill would lessen some of the immediate financial pressure on the Postal Service, as well as establish a framework to address some of the long-term challenges the Postal Service confronts.