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United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act

H.R. 3011 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4) In committee
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  1. Introduced Apr 24
  2. Committee Apr 24
  3. Passed House Next
  4. Passed Senate Not yet
  5. To President Not yet
  6. Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Apr 24, 2025Next: House vote
552d ago Apr 24, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Summary

This bill amends federal law to allow the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ship alcoholic beverages under certain conditions. It modifies existing prohibitions in Title 18 and adds new regulations in Title 39.

Sec. 2, Shipping of alcoholic beverages: This section makes alcoholic beverages mailable if sent by a covered entity (such as a winery, brewery, or licensed wholesaler) according to USPS regulations. The regulations must require direct delivery to the addressee or authorized agent at a postal facility, the recipient must be at least 21 and show valid government ID, the beverage cannot be for resale, and the shipper must certify compliance and provide any required information, including prepayment of state alcohol taxes. The changes take effect when USPS issues regulations or two years after enactment, whichever is earlier. This section does not override state, local, or tribal laws that prohibit or regulate alcohol delivery, shipment, or sale. USPS can be sued in federal court for violating such laws and is liable like a private individual, but not for pre-judgment interest or punitive damages.

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