H.R.1559

Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2025

Introduced·2/25/25

Extends appeal rights to the Merit Systems Protection Board for certain U.S. Postal Service employees.

The Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2025 amends the United States Code to extend the right of appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board for certain employees of the United States Postal Service. Specifically, it applies to officers or employees who are not represented by a recognized bargaining representative and hold positions such as supervisory, professional, technical, clerical, administrative, or managerial roles covered by the Executive and Administrative Schedule. This change aims to provide broader appeal rights for eligible postal employees.

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History

Nov 20, 2025

House

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1559, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Feb 25, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Feb 25, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.