Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7600
Postal Supervisors, Managers, and Postmasters Fairness Act of 2026
Postal Service: Manager Pay and Benefits Negotiations
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill changes how the United States Postal Service (USPS) sets pay and benefits for its supervisors, managers, and postmasters. It requires the USPS to start negotiations earlier so these employees aren't left waiting for updates to their paychecks.
- Under the new rules, the USPS must provide a written pay proposal at least 60 days before current plans expire. If the USPS reaches a deal with other mail worker unions that impacts managers, they must also address those changes for management within 60 days.
- If the USPS and management groups cannot agree on a deal, an independent panel will step in to help. This bill makes the panel's final decision legally binding, meaning the USPS must follow the panel's ruling on pay and benefits.
- This policy aims to ensure that post office leaders are treated fairly and that their pay keeps up with the workers they supervise. It helps prevent long periods of uncertainty where managers might not know their official salary or benefit rates for the coming year.
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Milestones
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Feb 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Postal Supervisors, Managers, and Postmasters Fairness Act of 2026
Bill NumberHR 7600
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors
(11)D: 9R: 2
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