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A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the postal service of the United States.

Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the postal service of the United States.

Introduced Jul 24, 2025

Latest action (Oct 9, 2025) Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7101)

Referred to
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Legislative subjects (5)
Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementPostal serviceU.S. Postal Service

Summary

This resolution recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States postal service, which was founded on July 26, 1775, by the Second Continental Congress to facilitate communication during the American Revolution. The resolution acknowledges the postal service's historical significance, noting it has grown from 75 post offices to more than 30,000 locations and now delivers to 168.6 million delivery points six days per week. The resolution honors the men and women who have served and continue to serve as postal service employees. The resolution celebrates 250 years of service to the American people and expresses confidence in future service. The resolution invites Americans to participate in the celebration by writing letters, purchasing stamps, or recognizing postal employees.

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Sponsor (1)
14 cosponsors

Actions (5)
  1. Oct 9, 2025 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7101) · senate
  2. Oct 9, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
  3. Oct 9, 2025 Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. · senate
  4. Jul 24, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4704) · senate
  5. Jul 24, 2025 Introduced in Senate

More bills on these subjects (8)

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  • HR 6020 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Post Office Building. (shares 3 subjects)
  • HR 7006 — Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 3 subjects)
  • HR 1560 — Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2025 (shares 3 subjects)
  • HR 1559 — Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2025 (shares 3 subjects)
  • HR 4465 — To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors. (shares 3 subjects)
  • HR 5166 — Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 3 subjects)
  • HR 758 — Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025 (shares 3 subjects)
  • S 3294 — A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building". (shares 2 subjects)

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  • SRES 124 — A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. · Passed Senate Nov 9, 2025 · Cong. 119 68%
  • HRES 1350 — Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day". · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · Cong. 119 67%
  • SRES 649 — A resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the passage of the resolution of March 16, 1776, which declared May 17 as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. · Passed Senate Mar 18, 2026 · Cong. 119 66%
  • SRES 544 — A resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day". · Passed Senate Dec 11, 2025 · Cong. 119 66%
  • HRES 742 — Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy. · Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · Cong. 119 65%
  • SRES 446 — A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy. · Passed Senate Oct 9, 2025 · Cong. 119 65%

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 24, 2025

Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Murkowski, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Tillis, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. Crapo, Ms. Collins, and Mrs. Shaheen) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

RESOLUTION

Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the postal service of the United States.

Whereas, on July 26, 1775, the Second Continental Congress founded the first national postal service to facilitate secure communication between the Continental Army, Congress, and citizens during the American Revolution; Whereas the importance of a postal service is recognized in the Constitution, which gave Congress the power to establish post offices and post roads; Whereas the postal service has grown from 75 post offices in the original 13 colonies to more than 30,000 locations in every corner of the United States; Whereas the postal service holds a unique place in the history of the United States and in the hearts of the people; Whereas the postal service embodies the spirit of innovation, determination, longevity, and resilience of the United States; Whereas the postal service has facilitated commerce and united the United States; Whereas the United States Postal Service was established as an independent establishment of the Federal Government in 1971; Whereas the United States Postal Service provides all people in all parts of the United States with universal and open access to its delivery network; and Whereas the United States Postal Service remains a vital part of the critical infrastructure of the United States through the delivery of mail and package services 6 days each week to 168,600,000 delivery points: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—

(1) recognizes the historic significance of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the postal service;

(2) honors the men and women who served and continue to serve as employees of the postal service;

(3) celebrates 250 years of service by the postal service to the people of the United States and looks forward to another 250 years of service; and

(4) invites the people of the United States to join in the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the postal service by writing a letter, buying stamps, or recognizing a postal employee. <all>

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