A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

S. Res. 147 is a Senate resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to keep the United States Postal Service (USPS) as an independent establishment of the federal government and to prevent privatization. The resolution reinforces USPS as a constitutionally mandated, self-sustaining federal entity that does not rely on taxpayer funding, and it highlights USPS’s role as a large employer and a universal, affordable mail network serving communities across the country. It warns that privatization could lead to higher prices, reduced services—especially in rural areas—and potential harm to the broader e-commerce economy and national infrastructure. As a non-binding resolution introduced in the 119th Congress, it signals legislative intent and policy direction rather than creating new law. The resolution was introduced on March 27, 2025, in the Senate by Mr. Peters (with several co-sponsors) and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It does not specify concrete policy changes but calls for Congress to take “all appropriate measures” to preserve USPS’s independence.