Summary: U.S. Postal Service Improvements Act of 2011 - Directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to make a determination or redetermination of postal surplus or supplemental liability consistent with the report submitted by the Postal Regulatory Commission to the United States Postal Service (USPS) and Congress on June 29, 2010. Requires OPM to redetermine the postal surplus or supplemental liability as of the close of FY2010, and for each year thereafter through FY2043. Provides that if the result for a fiscal year is a surplus, that amount shall remain in the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund until distribution is authorized as follows. Provides that: (1) as of the close of FY2010-FY2016, if there is a surplus, such amount or any part of it may be transferred to the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund; (2) as of the close of FY2017 and each year thereafter, if there is a surplus such amount or any part of it may be transferred to such fund to pay any liability of the Fund; and (3) if all liability to such Fund is paid, amounts may be transferred to the Employees' Compensation Fund or the USPS for repayment of any obligation issued by it. Provides procedures for the transfer of such amounts. Authorizes arbitration boards to consider the financial condition of the USPS in rendering decisions. Directs: (1) the USPS and the Commission to coordinate actions to identify ways to increase the use of negotiated service agreements for market dominant products by the USPS; (2) the Postmaster General to submit to Congress a comprehensive strategic plan for guiding area and district field office structure decisions, and a plan on the co-location of post offices at retail facilities; and (3) the Commission to submit annual reports on the fiscal stability of the U.S. mailing industry. Directs the USPS to to publish notice, solicit comments, and analyze financial impacts before changing mailing specifications that could pose a significant burden to customers without Commission review. Establishes in the USPS and the Commission an advocate for competition, who shall be responsible for promoting competition to the maximum extent practicable consistent with obtaining best value, promoting the acquisition of commercial items, and challenging barriers to competition. Directs the head of each such entity to: (1) issue a policy on contracting officer delegations of authority for the entity, and (2) make any delegation of authority for postal contracts outside the functional contracting unit readily available and accessible on its website. Requires the USPS and the Commission to make the noncompetitive purchase request for any noncompetitive award (in the case of the USPS, only postal contracts of at least $250,000, or an adjusted amount determined by changes in the Consumer Price Index) publicly available on their respective websites, subject to proprietary information exceptions and competitive disadvantage waivers. Sets forth provisions regarding the review of ethical issues, conflicts of interest and other ethical restrictions on participation in certain contracting activity, and contract voidance and recovery of funds in specified circumstances. Provides for the conversion of retirement eligible postal and federal employees on workers compensation to retirement when they reach retirement age, subject to specified requirements.

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Summary: Extends, for four years, the authority of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to issue a semipostal to contribute to funding for breast cancer research.

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Summary: Postal Reform Act of 2011 - Amends provisions of federal law relating to the United States Postal Service (USPS) with respect to its reorganization, financial management, and workforce. Commission on Postal Reorganization Act or CPR Act - Establishes the Commission on Postal Reorganization. Requires USPS to develop and submit to the Commission a plan for the closure or consolidation of postal retail facilities, mail processing facilities, and USPS area and district offices. Requires the Commission to transmit such plan to Congress, publish it in the Federal Register, and hold public hearings. Requires USPS to implement the closure or consolidation of postal facilities and offices recommended by the Commission unless Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving the recommendations of the Commission. Authorizes USPS to provide for five-day delivery of mail and make adjustments in the rural delivery of mail. Establishes the Postal Service Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority. Requires the USPS to submit to the Authority a financial plan and budget for each year that USPS is in a control period (a period which begins when the USPS has been in default with respect to any loans, bonds, notes, or other form of borrowing for at least 30 days). Grants certain powers to the Authority to act on behalf of USPS during a control period, including the power to renegotiate contracts and to submit recommendations to ensure compliance with USPS financial plans and budgets. Provides for the termination of a control period, subject to congressional approval. Revises provisions relating to the USPS workforce, including regarding: (1) redetermination of pay comparability, (2) limitations on contributions to life and health insurance plains, and (3) collective bargaining rights. Terminates the postal rate preference for national and state political committees. Reduces rate preferences for advertising by nonprofit organizations. Sets forth provisions for contracting of postal services, including the establishment of an advocate for competition. Requires the Postal Regulatory Commission and USPS to make noncompetitive purchase requests for any noncompetitive award of a postal contract publicly available on the Internet. Sets forth procedures for identifying and resolving ethical issues in the contracting process.

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Summary: Protecting Rural Post Offices Act of 2011 - Prohibits the United States Postal Service (USPS) from closing any post office which results in more than 10 miles distance (as measured on roads with year-round access) between any 2 post offices.

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Summary: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 - Title I: Postal Workforce Matters - (Sec. 101) Requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to determine, on an annual basis, the amount of any surplus contributions by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) and to transfer any such amount to USPS in FY2011-FY2014 to be used to pay the cost of voluntary separation incentive payments for postal employees who voluntarily separate from service before October 1, 2015. Allows any additional surplus contributions to be used for repayment of debts incurred by USPS or for making required payments to the Employees' Compensation Fund, USPS retiree health benefits funds, and the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund. (Sec. 102) Allows USPS to: (1) provide voluntary separation incentive payments of up to $25,000 to USPS employees who voluntarily separate before October 1, 2015; and (2) offer up to one year of additional creditable service for postal employees in the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) who voluntarily separate from service before such date, and up to two years for employees in FERS who voluntarily separate from service before such date. Disqualifies any employee who receives such additional credits from receiving a voluntary separation incentive payment. Requires USPS to offer voluntary separation incentives to ensure that the size and cost of the USPS workforce is appropriate to perform its duties, taking into consideration the closure and consolidation of postal facilities, the ability of USPS employees to operate existing facilities more efficiently, and the number of employees eligible for retirement or early retirement. Establishes a goal for the reduction of USPS career employees of 18% by the end of FY2015. (Sec. 103) Restructures the pre-funding requirements for USPS retiree health benefits by replacing the current schedule of annual payments to the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund with a schedule of annual installment payments that will liquidate pension liabilities by September 30, 2052, or within 15 years, whichever is later. Requires the government's contributions to be paid first, beginning with enactment of this Act, from the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund up to the amount contained in the Fund (currently, such contributions are to be paid by the Postal Service through September 30, 2016). Reduces the pre-funding requirement for retiree health benefits to 80% of projected liability (currently, 100%). (Sec. 104) Authorizes USPS to negotiate jointly with all employee bargaining representatives until the end of FY2012 to establish the Postal Service Health Benefits Program outside of the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. Sets forth the basic requirements for such Program, including that it provide coverage that is actuarially equivalent to the types of plans available under the FEHB Program. (Sec. 105) Requires the Postmaster General to develop an educational program for USPS employees and annuitants who may be eligible for Medicare to learn how Medicare benefits interact with and can supplement benefits under the FEHB Program. (Sec. 106) Requires any arbitration board deciding a contract dispute between USPS and labor organizations to: (1) render a decision not later than 45 days after the date of its appointment; and (2) consider such relevant factors as the financial condition of USPS. (Sec. 107) Requires the Director of OPM to: (1) submit to Congress and the Comptroller General (GAO) not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act and every month thereafter a report that evaluates the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of USPS information on employee retirements; (2) post such information on the OPM website; and (3) submit to Congress and GAO a timetable for completion of each component of a retirement systems modernization project. (Sec. 108) Imposes limits on the rate of compensation, including bonuses, for certain USPS officers and employees. Title II: Postal Services and Operations - (Sec. 201) Requires USPS to maintain current delivery service standards during the three-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, including overnight standards for first-class mail and periodicals, two-day delivery for first-class mail, and a maximum delivery time for first-class mail of three days within the continental United States. (Sec. 202) Requires USPS, before making a determination as to the necessity for closing or consolidating any postal facility, to: (1) conduct an area mail processing study that includes a plan to reduce the capacity of, but not close, the facility and a consideration of the effect of the closure or consolidation on the ability of individuals to vote by mail and the ability of USPS to timely deliver ballots by mail; (2) provide notice of a determination to close or consolidate a postal facility to Congress, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), and state officials; (3) ensure that interested persons have an opportunity to submit public comments during a 45-day period after notice of intent to close or consolidate a postal facility is given; (4) consider such public comments and the effects of a proposed closure or consolidation within a 30-day period after the initial period for public comments; (5) publish on its website a justification statement for any closure or consolidation; and (6) wait 15 days after posting such justification statement before closing or consolidating a postal facility. Prohibits the closure or consolidation of a postal facility during the three-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act if such closure or consolidation prevents USPS from maintaining current service standards. Allows any interested person to lodge a complaint with PRC if such person believes that the closure or consolidation of a postal facility is not in conformance with applicable service standards. (Sec. 203) Requires USPS, within six months after the enactment of this Act, to establish service standards for market-dominant products. (Sec. 204) Requires USPS, within one year after the enactment of this Act, to develop and submit to Congress a revised and updated version of the plan to expand and market retail access to postal services. (Sec. 205) Requires USPS, prior to closing or consolidating a post office, including a post office in a rural area, to consider: (1) alternatives, including reducing the hours of such post office; (2) the effects on the community and businesses served by such post office and on the employees of such post office; and (3) whether substantial economic savings to USPS would result. (Sec. 206) Requires USPS to submit to the House Committee on Oversight and Governmental Reform and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: (1) a comprehensive strategic plan to govern decisions relating to area and district office structure; and (2) a 10-year plan, including a timetable, that provides for consolidation of area and district offices. Requires an update to such plan at least once every five years. Requires USPS, within one year after the enactment of this Act, to: (1) consolidate district offices that are located within 50 miles of each other, (2) consolidate area and district offices that have less than the mean mail volume and number of work hours for all such offices, and (3) relocate area offices to headquarters. (Sec. 207) Prohibits USPS from establishing a general, nationwide delivery schedule of five or fewer days for at least 24 months after the enactment of this Act. Requires USPS, prior to implementing any five-day delivery schedule, to: (1) identify customers and communities for whom a change may have a disproportionate, negative impact; (2) develop measures to ameliorate any such impact; and (3) implement measures to increase revenue and reduce costs and evaluate whether such measures will allow USPS to achieve long-term financial solvency without implementing a five-day delivery schedule. Requires GAO to report on whether USPS has complied with measures for implementing any change in its delivery schedule and whether a change in its delivery schedule is necessary to allow USPS to achieve long-term solvency. Requires USPS to ensure that any change in its delivery schedule will not result in more than two consecutive days without mail delivery, including recognized federal holidays. (Sec. 208) Requires USPS to request the PRC to issue an advisory opinion relating to any change in the USPS delivery schedule. Requires PRC to issue such advisory opinion within 90 days. (Sec. 209) Requires USPS to: (1) provide at least 30 days' notice of any proposed changes to mailing specifications not reviewed by PRC and to respond to public comments on such changes, and (2) analyze the financial impact of such proposed changes on USPS and its customers. (Sec. 210) Authorizes USPS to provide other services that are not postal services after PRC determines that providing such services: (1) makes use of the processing, transportation, delivery, retail network, or technology of USPS; (2) would be consistent with the public interest and would not create unfair competition with the private sector; and (3) would have the potential to improve the financial position of USPS. (Sec. 211) Establishes in USPS the position of Chief Innovation Officer to be appointed by the Postmaster General. Requires such Innovation Officer to have proven expertise and a record of accomplishment in areas such as: (1) the postal and shipping industry; (2) innovative product research and development; (3) brand marketing strategy; (4) new and emerging technologies, including communications technology; or (5) business process management. Requires the Chief Innovation Officer to report to Congress on a comprehensive strategy for improving the net financial position of USPS through innovation, including the offering of new postal and nonpostal products and services. (Sec. 212) Establishes in USPS a Strategic Advisory Commission on Postal Service Solvency and Innovation as an independent commission to provide strategic guidance to the President, Congress, the Board of Governors of the Postal Service, and the Postmaster General on enhancing the long-term solvency of USPS and to foster innovative thinking to address the challenges facing USPS. (Sec. 213) Authorizes the appointment of a citizen's service protection advocate to represent the interests of postal customers affected by the proposed closing or consolidation of a postal facility. Requires USPS to provide such advocate with information and assistance relating to any closing or consolidation. (Sec. 214) Prohibits USPS from maintaining or operating more than one post office in the U.S. Capitol Complex in a House Office Building or in a Senate Office Building. Title III: Federal Employees' Compensation Act - Workers' Compensation Reform Act of 2012 - (Sec. 302) Amends the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) to revise benefit payments for FECA enrollees. Reduces FECA benefits for totally disabled enrollees to 50% of their pre-disability pay upon the enrollee reaching full retirement age, as defined in the Social Security Act. Exempts any enrollee who: (1) has attained retirement age by the date of enactment of this Act, (2) is an individual who has an exempt disability condition, or (3) is a member of a household that meets eligibility requirements for the supplemental nutrition assistance programs (SNAP). (Sec. 303) Eliminates augmented compensation under FECA for dependents of postal employees who have a work-related injury. Exempts employees who are totally disabled and allows augmented compensation, for three years after the enactment of this title, for employees who are partially disabled. (Sec. 304) Allows injured workers to receive schedule compensation payments (i.e., specific payments for certain injuries) if their FECA benefits are reduced under the provisions of this title. (Sec. 305) Revises requirements for vocational rehabilitation of injured workers (except workers who have attained retirement age) by: (1) requiring such workers to develop a comprehensive return to work plan and undergo vocational rehabilitation, (2) authorizing the Secretary of Labor to enter into an assisted reemployment agreement with public or private employers for hiring individuals eligible for wage-loss compensation for up to three years, and (3) extending vocational rehabilitation opportunities under FECA to partially disabled workers. (Sec. 306) Requires the Secretary to require employees who are receiving worker compensation benefits to report their earnings from employment or self-employment. Requires forfeiture of worker compensation for any period for which an employee fails to report or understates such earnings. (Sec. 307) Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish a disability management review process for certifying and monitoring the disability status and injuries of employees receiving benefits, and (2) require employees receiving benefits to submit to physical examinations to assess the nature and extent of their disability. (Sec. 308) Requires the three-day waiting period for the commencement of FECA benefits to begin immediately after a work-related injury for all injured federal employees (currently, different waiting periods apply to USPS employees and other federal employees). (Sec. 309) Requires individuals who are eligible for compensation under FECA and under CSRS or FERS or another retirement system to elect which benefits to receive. (Sec. 310) Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) use field nurses (registered nurses who assist in the medical management of disability claims and provide claimants with assistance in coordinating medical care) to coordinate medical services and vocational rehabilitation programs for injured employees, and (2) suspend compensation to employees who refuse to cooperate with a field nurse or who obstruct a field nurse in the performance of duties. (Sec. 311) Allows the federal government to recover continuation of pay (i.e., salary that is continued to be paid during the 45-day period between the beneficiary's injury and the start of FECA disability benefits) from third parties who are liable for the beneficiary's work-related injury. (Sec. 312) Directs the Secretary to establish an Integrity and Compliance Program (Program) and cooperate with other federal agencies to prevent, identify, and recover fraudulent and other improper payments for the FECA program. Establishes the FECA Integrity and Compliance Task Force to assist in implementing the Program. Grants the Secretary, the Postmaster General, and Inspectors General access to agency databases to improve compliance with requirements under the Program, including social security earnings information, the OPM retiree database, the Department of Veterans Affairs Beneficiaries Database, and the National Directory of New Hires. Requires the establishment of protocols for the secure transfer and storage of any information provided under the Program. Requires GAO to conduct periodic audits of the Program. (Sec. 313) Increases to $50,000 the benefit amount for a severe disfigurement of the face, head, or neck. Increases to $6,000 the maximum benefit amount for the reimbursement for funeral expenses for an employee who dies due to a work-related injury. (Sec. 314) Expands compensation provisions for the disability or death of a federal employee to include injuries sustained in at attack by a terrorist or terrorist organization, either known or unknown. Provides for continuation of pay for federal employees who sustain injuries in a zone of armed conflict. (Sec. 316) Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations to carry out this title, including regulations clarifying what a claim is and when a period of disability for which a claim is made commences. Title IV: Other Matters - (Sec. 401) Requires USPS, not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act, to submit to the House Committee on Oversight and Governmental Reform, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, GAO, and PRC a plan on how it will achieve long-term solvency. Requires USPS to update such plan at least quarterly, until the last quarter of FY2015. (Sec. 402) Requires PRC, not earlier than three years after enactment of this Act, to begin a study to determine: (1) whether and to what extent any market-dominant classes, products, or types of mail services do not bear their direct and indirect costs; and (2) the impact of any excess USPS mail processing, transportation, or delivery capacity on the direct and indirect costs attributable to any class of mail that bears less than 100% of its costs. Requires PRC to hold a public hearing prior to completing such study and to update such study annually. Authorizes incremental increases in postal rates for any class of mail that recovers less than 90% of its costs. (Sec. 403) Establishes within OMB the Federal Real Property Council to develop guidance for the asset management program of each executive agency. Requires the Council to identify agency field offices that are suitable for co-location with other federal civilian real property, including postal properties. (Sec. 404) Authorizes USPS to enter into agreements with state and local governments and USPS departments (intra-service agreements) to provide property and services to such entities. (Sec. 405) Authorizes the mailing of distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages in accordance with the laws of the state, territory, or district where the sender initiates the mailing and the addressee takes delivery. Requires USPS to issue regulations to ensure that the addressee is at least 21 years of age and presents a valid, government-issued photo identification upon delivery. (Sec. 406) Requires PRC, with the assistance of USPS and relevant federal agencies, to report annually on the fiscal stability of the U.S. mailing industry. (Sec. 407) Requires USPS and PRC to coordinate actions to identify methods to increase the use of negotiated service agreements for market-dominant products. (Sec. 408) Makes USPS and PRC subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978. (Sec. 409) Sets forth new requirements for contracting of postal services, including new ethical standards for awarding postal contracts. Establishes the position of advocate for competition in USPS and PRC to promote competition by promoting the acquisition of commercial items and challenging barriers to competition. Requires the Postmaster General and the Chairman of PRC to issue a policy on contracting officer delegations of authority for postal contracts. Requires USPS and PRC to post on their public websites any purchase request for any noncompetitive award and the rationale for such award. Allows a waiver of such requirement if it would risk placing USPS at a disadvantage relative to a private sector competitor. Requires USPS and PRC to review any ethical issues relating to a proposed contract before it is awarded and to advise the contracting officer on an appropriate resolution of any ethical issues relating to such contract. Requires USPS and PRC to prescribe regulations that would restrict a contracting officer from entering into a postal contract with any party with whom such officer has a personal or business relationship. Allows a waiver of such restriction in the best interests of USPS. Requires such waivers to be posted on the USPS and PRC websites. Authorizes USPS and PRC to void any postal contract and recover amounts expended under such contract if there is a final conviction of bribery, conflict of interest, or other criminal offense relating to such contract. Prohibits USPS from entering into any contract that restricts the ability of Congress to exercise oversight authority. (Sec. 410) Reduces from 12 to 6 the number of USPS officers or employees who may receive additional compensation for performing critical services. Limits, with specified exceptions, the total compensation of a USPS officer or employee to the basic pay rate for level I of the Executive Schedule. (Sec. 411) Expresses the sense of the Senate that USPS should not close or consolidate any postal facility or post office before the enactment date of this Act. Title V: Miscellaneous - Prohibits any federal agency from paying the travel expenses for more than 50 of its employees who are stationed in the United States for any international conference occurring outside the United States, unless the Secretary of State determines that the attendance of such employees is in the national interest. Requires each federal agency to post on its website: (1) information about each conference for which the agency paid travel expenses during the preceding three months; and (2) information on any presentation made by any agency employee at a conference, including any speech delivered or exhibits presented. Limits to $500,000 the amount any agency may spend to support a single conference. Prohibits any agency from funding more than a single conference during any fiscal year, unless the agency is the primary sponsor and organizer of the conference. Limits agency travel expenses for FY2012-FY2016 to 80% of the aggregate amount of such expenses paid in FY2010.

21st century postal service act title postal workforce matters sec requires determine annual basis surplus contributions usps fers transfer usps fy2011 fy2014 pay cost voluntary separation incentive payments postal employees voluntarily separate service october allows additional surplus contributions repayment debts incurred usps making required payments usps retiree health benefits funds civil_service_retirement_and_disability_fund sec allows usps provide voluntary separation incentive payments usps employees voluntarily separate october offer year additional creditable service postal employees civil_service_retirement_system csrs voluntarily separate service date years employees fers voluntarily separate service date disqualifies employee receives additional credits receiving voluntary separation incentive payment requires usps offer voluntary separation incentives ensure size cost usps workforce appropriate perform duties taking consideration closure consolidation postal facilities ability usps employees operate existing facilities efficiently number employees eligible retirement early retirement establishes goal reduction usps career employees end fy2015 sec pre funding requirements usps retiree health benefits replacing current schedule annual payments postal_service_retiree_health_benefits_fund schedule annual installment payments liquidate pension liabilities september years whichever later requires government contributions paid beginning enactment act postal_service_retiree_health_benefits_fund contained fund currently contributions paid postal_service september reduces pre funding requirement retiree health benefits projected liability currently sec authorizes usps negotiate jointly employee bargaining representatives end fy2012 establish outside federal_employees_health benefits fehb program sets forth basic requirements program including provide coverage actuarially equivalent types plans available sec requires postmaster general develop educational program usps employees annuitants eligible medicare learn medicare benefits interact supplement benefits sec requires arbitration board deciding contract dispute usps labor organizations render decision later days date appointment consider relevant factors financial condition usps sec requires director opm submit congress comptroller_general gao later days enactment act month report evaluates timeliness completeness accuracy usps information employee post information opm website submit congress gao timetable completion component retirement systems modernization project sec imposes limits rate compensation including bonuses certain usps officers employees title operations sec requires usps maintain current delivery service standards year period beginning date enactment act including overnight standards class mail periodicals day delivery class mail maximum delivery time class mail days continental united_states sec making determination necessity closing consolidating postal facility conduct area mail processing study includes plan reduce capacity close facility consideration effect closure consolidation ability individuals vote mail ability usps timely deliver ballots mail provide notice determination close consolidate postal facility congress postal_regulatory_commission prc state officials ensure interested persons opportunity submit public comments day period notice intent close consolidate postal facility given consider public comments effects proposed closure consolidation day period initial period public comments publish website justification statement closure consolidation wait days posting justification statement closing consolidating postal facility prohibits closure consolidation postal facility year period beginning date enactment act closure consolidation prevents usps maintaining current service standards allows interested person complaint prc person believes closure consolidation postal facility conformance applicable service standards sec months enactment act establish service standards market dominant products sec year enactment act develop submit congress revised updated version plan expand market retail access postal services sec prior closing consolidating post office including post office rural area consider alternatives including reducing hours post office effects community businesses served post office employees post office substantial economic savings usps result sec requires usps submit senate_committee_on_homeland_security governmental_affairs comprehensive strategic plan govern decisions relating area district office structure year plan including timetable provides consolidation area district offices requires update plan years year enactment act consolidate district offices located miles consolidate area district offices mean mail volume number work hours offices relocate area offices headquarters sec prohibits usps establishing general nationwide delivery schedule fewer days months enactment act prior implementing day delivery schedule identify customers communities change disproportionate negative impact develop measures ameliorate impact implement measures increase revenue reduce costs evaluate measures allow usps achieve long term financial solvency implementing day delivery schedule requires gao report usps complied measures implementing change delivery schedule change delivery schedule necessary allow usps achieve long term solvency requires usps ensure change delivery schedule result consecutive days mail delivery including recognized federal holidays sec requires usps request prc issue advisory opinion relating change usps delivery schedule requires prc issue advisory opinion days sec requires usps provide days notice proposed changes mailing specifications reviewed prc respond public comments changes analyze financial impact proposed changes usps customers sec authorizes usps provide services postal services prc determines providing services makes use processing transportation delivery retail network technology usps consistent public interest create unfair competition private sector potential improve financial position usps sec establishes usps position chief innovation officer appointed postmaster_general requires proven expertise record accomplishment areas postal shipping industry innovative product research development brand marketing strategy new emerging technologies including communications technology business process management requires chief innovation officer report congress comprehensive strategy improving net financial position usps innovation including offering new postal nonpostal products services sec establishes innovation independent commission provide strategic guidance president congress board_of_governors postal_service postmaster general enhancing long term solvency usps foster innovative thinking address challenges facing usps sec authorizes appointment citizen service protection advocate represent interests postal customers affected proposed closing consolidation postal facility requires usps provide advocate information assistance relating closing consolidation sec prohibits usps maintaining operating post office title iii federal employees compensation act workers compensation reform act sec amends feca revise benefit payments feca enrollees reduces feca benefits totally disabled enrollees pre disability pay enrollee reaching retirement age defined social security act exempts enrollee attained retirement age date enactment act individual exempt disability condition member household meets eligibility requirements supplemental nutrition assistance programs snap sec eliminates augmented compensation feca dependents postal employees work related injury exempts employees totally disabled allows augmented compensation years enactment title employees partially disabled sec allows injured workers receive schedule compensation payments specific payments certain injuries feca benefits reduced provisions title sec revises requirements vocational rehabilitation injured workers workers attained retirement age requiring workers develop comprehensive return work plan undergo vocational rehabilitation authorizing secretary labor enter assisted reemployment agreement public private employers hiring individuals eligible wage loss compensation years extending vocational rehabilitation opportunities feca partially disabled workers sec requires secretary require employees receiving worker compensation benefits report earnings employment self employment requires forfeiture worker compensation period employee fails report earnings sec requires secretary establish disability management review process certifying monitoring disability status injuries employees receiving benefits require employees receiving benefits submit physical examinations assess nature extent disability sec requires day waiting period commencement feca benefits begin immediately work related injury injured federal employees currently different waiting periods apply usps employees federal employees sec requires individuals eligible compensation feca csrs fers retirement system elect benefits receive sec authorizes secretary use field nurses registered nurses assist medical management disability claims provide claimants assistance coordinating medical care coordinate medical services vocational rehabilitation programs injured employees suspend compensation employees refuse cooperate field nurse obstruct field nurse performance duties sec allows federal government recover continuation pay salary continued paid day period beneficiary injury start feca disability benefits parties liable beneficiary work related injury sec directs secretary establish integrity compliance program program cooperate federal agencies prevent identify recover fraudulent improper payments feca program establishes assist implementing program grants secretary postmaster_general inspectors general access agency databases improve compliance requirements program including social security earnings information opm retiree database department_of_veterans_affairs beneficiaries database national_directory_of_new_hires requires establishment protocols secure transfer storage information provided program requires gao conduct periodic audits program sec increases benefit severe face head increases maximum benefit reimbursement funeral expenses employee dies work related injury sec expands compensation provisions disability death federal employee include injuries sustained attack terrorist terrorist organization known unknown provides continuation pay federal employees sustain injuries zone armed conflict sec requires secretary promulgate regulations carry title including regulations clarifying claim period disability claim commences title matters sec later days enactment act submit senate_committee_on_homeland_security governmental_affairs gao prc plan achieve long term solvency requires usps update plan quarterly quarter fy2015 sec requires prc earlier years enactment act begin study determine extent market dominant classes products types mail services bear direct indirect costs impact excess usps mail processing transportation delivery capacity direct indirect costs attributable class mail bears costs requires prc hold public hearing prior completing study update study annually authorizes incremental increases postal rates class mail costs sec establishes omb federal_real_property_council develop guidance asset management program executive agency requires council identify agency field offices suitable location federal civilian real property including postal properties sec authorizes usps enter agreements state local governments usps departments intra service agreements provide property services entities sec authorizes mailing distilled spirits wine malt beverages accordance laws state territory district sender initiates mailing addressee takes delivery requires usps issue regulations ensure addressee years age presents valid government issued photo identification delivery sec requires prc assistance usps relevant federal agencies report annually fiscal stability mailing industry sec requires usps prc coordinate actions identify methods increase use negotiated service agreements market dominant products sec makes usps prc subject contract disputes act sec sets forth new requirements contracting postal services including new ethical standards awarding postal contracts establishes position advocate competition usps prc promote competition promoting acquisition commercial items challenging barriers competition requires postmaster general chairman prc issue policy contracting officer delegations authority postal contracts requires usps prc post public websites purchase request noncompetitive award rationale award allows waiver requirement risk placing usps disadvantage relative private sector prc review ethical issues relating proposed contract awarded advise contracting officer appropriate resolution ethical issues relating contract prc prescribe regulations restrict contracting officer entering postal contract party officer personal business relationship allows waiver restriction best interests usps requires waivers posted usps prc websites authorizes usps prc void postal contract recover amounts expended contract final conviction bribery conflict interest criminal offense relating contract prohibits usps entering contract restricts ability congress exercise oversight authority sec reduces number usps officers employees receive additional compensation performing critical services limits specified exceptions total compensation usps officer employee basic pay rate level executive schedule sec expresses sense senate usps close consolidate postal facility post office enactment date act title miscellaneous prohibits federal agency paying travel expenses employees stationed united_states international conference occurring outside united_states secretary state determines attendance employees national interest requires federal agency post website information conference agency paid travel expenses preceding months information presentation agency employee conference including speech delivered exhibits presented limits agency spend support single conference prohibits agency funding single conference fiscal year agency primary sponsor organizer conference limits agency travel expenses fy2012 fy2016 aggregate expenses paid fy2010


Summary: Postal Service Protection Act of 2011 - Sets forth rules for the recalculation of annuities for employees of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and for the redetermination of surplus or supplemental liabilities under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Prescribes the "average pay" to be used in calculating annuities and surplus amounts. Authorizes the transfer of surplus postal retirement contributions in FY2010 to the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, the Postal Service Fund, and the Employees' Compensation Fund under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) and to USPS for payment of its debt obligations. Eliminates the requirement for pre-funding of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund. Sets forth criteria for the closing or consolidation of postal facilities. Allows USPS to provide any nonpostal service or product in a manner consistent with the public interest. Provides for the mailing of wine and beer sent by a licensed winery or brewery in accordance with the laws of the state, territory, or district where the addressee or agent takes delivery. Establishes in USPS the position of the Chief Innovation Officer who shall have proven expertise and success in the postal and shipping industry and in innovation, marketing, technology, and management. Establishes a Postal Innovation Advisory Commission. Requires the Postmaster General to report to Congress on a comprehensive strategy for maximizing USPS revenue through innovative postal and nonpostal products and services. Prohibits USPS from reducing the frequency of mail delivery to fewer than six days each week or from increasing the expected delivery time for market-dominant products.

sets forth rules recalculation annuities employees usps redetermination surplus supplemental liabilities civil_service_retirement_system csrs prescribes average pay calculating annuities surplus amounts authorizes transfer surplus postal retirement contributions fy2010 postal_service_retiree_health_benefits_fund feca usps payment debt obligations eliminates requirement pre funding postal_service_retiree_health_benefits_fund sets forth criteria closing consolidation postal facilities allows usps provide nonpostal service product manner consistent public interest provides mailing wine beer sent licensed winery brewery accordance laws state territory district addressee agent takes delivery establishes usps position chief innovation officer shall proven expertise success postal shipping industry innovation marketing technology management establishes requires postmaster general report congress comprehensive strategy maximizing usps revenue innovative postal nonpostal products services prohibits usps reducing frequency mail delivery fewer days week increasing expected delivery time market dominant products


Summary: Postal Investment Act of 2011 - Revises provisions of federal law relating to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) with respect to the funding of retiree health benefits, product innovation, and its workforce.   Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Act of 2011 - Revises the method for calculating USPS contributions to the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefit Fund (Fund).  Eliminates currently required prefunding payments to the Fund after FY2012. Establishes the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Investment Board to manage investments for the Fund.  Permits the Board to invest in nongovernmental securities.  Establishes a funding level for the Fund at 80% of the net present value of contribution amounts. Exempts USPS from Fund contribution requirements in any fiscal year in which it has an outstanding debt obligation. Requires the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), in establishing or revising a system for regulating rates and classes for market-dominant products, to consider the effect of increased customer satisfaction and increased performance of services on the value of the mail for the general public, postal customers, and others engaged in the delivery of mail other than letters. Authorizes PRC to establish new classes of mail at the request of USPS. Directs the Postmaster General to: (1) designate a senior officer in USPS who has a wide range of knowledge of USPS, its customers, marketing, and product innovation to serve as Chief Product Innovation Officer; and (2) develop a program to educate postal employees and retirees on how Medicare benefits can interact with or supplement benefits under the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHB). Requires USPS to develop a program to increase compliance with postage requirements, including compliance with fraud investigations. Requires surplus contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to be used by USPS to fund separation payments to USPS employees who voluntarily separate from service before October 1, 2014. Grants postmasters and supervisors the right to consult with USPS on any changes to or reductions of compensation and benefits.  Extends protections afforded to federal employees in any reduction in force to USPS employees.   Authorizes the USPS Board of Governors to allow not more than 12 USPS officers or employees in critical senior executive or equivalent positions to receive total annual compensation in an amount not to exceed 135% of: (1) level I of the Executive Schedule for the Postmaster General, (2) level II of the Executive Schedule for the Deputy Postmaster General, and (3) level III of the Executive Schedule for any other officer or employee.

postal investment act revises provisions federal law relating usps respect funding retiree health benefits product innovation workforce benefits act revises method calculating usps contributions eliminates currently required prefunding payments fund fy2012 establishes manage investments fund permits board invest nongovernmental securities establishes funding level fund net present value contribution amounts exempts usps fund contribution requirements fiscal year outstanding debt obligation requires postal_regulatory_commission prc establishing revising system regulating rates classes market dominant products consider effect increased customer satisfaction increased performance services value mail general public postal customers engaged delivery mail letters authorizes prc establish new classes mail request usps directs postmaster general designate senior officer usps wide range knowledge usps customers marketing product innovation serve chief product innovation officer develop program educate postal employees retirees medicare benefits interact supplement benefits fehb requires usps develop program increase compliance postage requirements including compliance fraud investigations requires surplus contributions federal_employees_retirement_system fers usps fund separation payments usps employees voluntarily separate service october grants supervisors right consult usps changes reductions compensation benefits extends protections afforded federal employees reduction force usps employees authorizes usps_board_of_governors allow usps officers employees critical senior executive equivalent positions receive total annual compensation exceed level executive schedule postmaster_general level executive schedule deputy postmaster general level iii executive schedule officer employee


Summary: Autism Spectrum Disorders Semipostal Stamp Act of 2012 - Requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to issue a semipostal for a five-year period, the proceeds of which shall be transferred to: (1) the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research into autism spectrum disorders, and (2) the Administration on Developmental Disabilities for new demonstration projects that are projects of national significance described in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 and that are designed to ensure that individuals with autism spectrum disorders have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

autism spectrum disorders semipostal stamp act requires usps issue semipostal year period proceeds shall transferred national_institutes_of_health nih research autism spectrum disorders new demonstration projects projects national significance described bill rights act designed ensure individuals autism spectrum disorders opportunity achieve fullest potential


Summary: Victory for Veterans Stamp Act of 2012 - Directs the Postal Service to issue a special stamp, to be called the Victory for Veterans Stamp, at a cost of 25 cents each. Makes such Stamp invalid for postage. Requires Stamp sale proceeds to be used as follows: (1) one-third for funding Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) veterans' vocational rehabilitation programs, (2) one-third to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction, and (3) one-third for the Postal Service for modernization and fiscal administration. Requires such Stamp to be made available to the public within six months after the enactment of this Act.

veterans stamp act directs postal_service issue special stamp called veterans stamp cost cents makes stamp invalid postage sale proceeds follows funding department_of_veterans_affairs veterans vocational rehabilitation programs general fund treasury deficit reduction postal_service modernization fiscal administration requires stamp available public months enactment act


Summary: Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act - Amends the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 2010 to require such stamp to be: (1) made available to the public for an additional four years; and (2) offered in a a choice of five versions depicting an African or Asian elephant, a rhinoceros, a tiger, a marine turtle, or a great ape.

require stamp available public additional years offered choice versions depicting african asian elephant rhinoceros tiger marine turtle great ape


Summary:
Postal Service Protection Act of 2013 - Sets forth rules for the recalculation of annuities for employees of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and for the redetermination of surplus or supplemental liabilities under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Prescribes the "average pay" to be used in calculating annuities and surplus amounts.

Authorizes the transfer of surplus postal retirement contributions in FY2010 to the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, the Postal Service Fund, and the Employees' Compensation Fund under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) and to USPS for payment of its debt obligations.

Eliminates the requirement for pre-funding of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund.

Sets forth criteria for the closing or consolidation of postal facilities.

Allows USPS to provide any nonpostal service or product in a manner consistent with the public interest.

Provides for the mailing of wine and beer sent by a licensed winery or brewery in accordance with the laws of the state, territory, or district where the addressee or agent takes delivery.

Establishes in USPS the position of the Chief Innovation Officer who shall have proven expertise and success in the postal and shipping industry and in innovation, marketing, technology, and management. Establishes a Postal Innovation Advisory Commission. Requires the Postmaster General to report to specified congressional committees and the Postal Regulatory Commmission on a comprehensive strategy for maximizing USPS revenue through innovative postal and nonpostal products and services.

Prohibits USPS from reducing the frequency of mail delivery to fewer than six days each week or from increasing the expected delivery time for market-dominant products.

Repeals the annual limitation on the percentage changes on postal rates for market-dominant products.

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Summary: Peace Stamp for the Peace Corps Act - Directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a semipostal (a postage stamp sold at a premium in order to help provide funding for certain causes) to benefit the Peace Corps.

peace stamp issue semipostal postage stamp sold premium order help provide funding certain causes benefit peace_corps


Summary: United States Postal Service Stabilization Act of 2013 - Amends provisions concerning the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS), with respect to employees of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), to: (1) provide a new formula for calculating employee pension contributions using the normal-cost percentage method multiplied by the aggregate amount of basic pay payable to employees of USPS and the Postal Regulatory Commission, and (2) provide for the use of excess FERS contributions to pay USPS debt obligations and make pension contributions.

amends provisions concerning fers respect employees usps provide new formula calculating employee pension contributions normal cost percentage method multiplied aggregate basic pay payable employees usps postal_regulatory_commission provide use excess fers contributions pay usps debt obligations pension contributions


Summary: Postal Executive Accountability Act - Limits to six the number of United States Postal Service (USPS) officers and employees in very senior executive positions who may be paid at level I of the Executive Schedule and otherwise prohibits the rate of basic pay and bonuses for USPS officers and employees from exceeding the rate of basic pay for level II of the Executive Schedule (currently, level I). Prohibits USPS officers and employees in very senior executive positions from receiving fringe benefits that are greater than the benefits received by other USPS supervisory and managerial personnel who are not subject to collective bargaining agreements.

accountability act limits number united_states_postal_service usps officers employees senior executive positions paid level executive schedule prohibits rate basic pay bonuses usps officers employees exceeding rate basic pay level executive schedule currently level prohibits usps officers employees senior executive positions receiving fringe benefits greater benefits received usps supervisory managerial personnel subject collective bargaining agreements


Summary:
Community Post Office Relocation Act - Authorizes the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to sell, at fair market value, to certain tax-exempt private organizations fee simple title to USPS-owned post office buildings containing an office subject to relocation.

Requires such tax-exempt private organizations, in order to be considered an eligible buyer, to have operated primarily within the geographic area served by the relevant post office building for at least five years prior to a USPS announcement that the building will be available for sale.

Sets forth a procedure for the USPS to enter negotiations with eligible buyers in the order in which buyers submit their offers. Directs the USPS to sell such a building to the first organization submitting an offer for fair market value if all other relevant conditions are met within specified time periods.

Permits the USPS, after the sale of a building under this Act, to lease the building from the buyer at fair market value for purposes of operating a post office.

Requires the USPS, if a buyer under this Act makes the building available for sale, to maintain a right of first refusal to purchase the building back from the buyer at the lesser of fair market value or the purchase price plus any improvements.

relocation act authorizes usps sell fair market value certain tax exempt private organizations fee simple title usps owned post office buildings containing office subject relocation requires tax exempt private organizations order considered eligible buyer operated primarily geographic area served relevant post office building years prior usps announcement building available sale sets forth procedure usps enter negotiations eligible buyers order buyers submit offers directs usps sell building organization submitting offer fair market value relevant conditions met specified time periods permits usps sale building act lease building buyer fair market value purposes operating post office requires usps buyer act makes building available sale maintain right refusal purchase building buyer lesser fair market value purchase price plus improvements


Summary:
United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act - Authorizes the mailing of wine or malt beverages by licensed wineries or breweries in accordance with the law of the state, territory, or district of the United States where the addressee or duly authorized agent takes delivery.

Directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to prescribe regulations: (1) requiring such mailing to be through a means established by the USPS to ensure direct delivery to the addressee or a duly authorized agent at a postal facility; (2) requiring the addressee and any agent to be at least 21 years of age and to present a valid, government-issued photo identification at the time of delivery; (3) prohibiting such wine or malt beverages from being for resale or any other commercial purpose; and (4) requiring such wineries or breweries to certify that the mailing is not in violation of applicable laws or USPS regulations and to provide other information as directed by the USPS, including with respect to the prepayment of state alcohol beverage taxes.

Revises the federal criminal code to allow for the mailing of wine and malt beverages pursuant to this Act.

equity act authorizes mailing wine malt beverages licensed accordance law state territory district united_states addressee duly authorized agent takes delivery directs usps prescribe regulations requiring mailing means established usps ensure direct delivery addressee duly authorized agent postal facility requiring addressee agent years age present valid government issued photo identification time delivery prohibiting wine malt beverages resale commercial purpose requiring certify mailing violation applicable laws usps regulations provide information directed usps including respect prepayment state alcohol beverage taxes revises federal criminal code allow mailing wine malt beverages pursuant act


Summary: Affordable Care Accountability Act of 2013 - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to require any employer contribution made on behalf of  the President, Vice President,  or any political appointee to be paid only to the issuer of a plan through an American Health Benefit Exchange (a state health insurance exchange created under PPACA), and not through the federal employees health benefit program. (Currently, this requirement applies to Members of Congress and congressional staff.)

affordable care accountability act amends patient protection affordable care act ppaca require employer contribution behalf president vice president political appointee paid issuer plan american_health_benefit_exchange state health insurance exchange created ppaca federal employees health benefit program currently requirement applies members congress congressional staff


Summary:
Families for Foster Youth Stamp Act of 2013 - Requires the United States Postal Service, for a period of at least four years, to provide for the issuance and sale of a semipostal in order to increase funding for effective programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care.

Divides the amount received from such sales equally between: (1) programs and activities under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 that specifically target improvement in permanency outcomes for youth in foster care through adoption, guardianship, or kinship care; and (2) the program for state courts to assess and improve handling of proceedings relating to foster care and adoption.

families foster youth stamp act requires united states postal service period years provide issuance sale semipostal order increase funding effective programs targeted improving permanency outcomes youth foster care divides received sales equally programs activities child abuse prevention treatment adoption reform act specifically target improvement permanency outcomes youth foster care adoption guardianship kinship care program state courts assess improve handling proceedings relating foster care adoption


Summary: Protect Overnight Delivery Act - Repeals the service standards for market-dominant products implemented by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on July 1, 2012, and directs USPS to reinstate the service standards that were in effect on December 31, 2011.

protect overnight delivery act repeals service standards market dominant products implemented usps july directs usps reinstate service standards effect december


Summary:
Securing Access to Rural Postal Services Act of 2013 - Prohibits the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), in any calendar year, from closing, consolidating, or suspending the operations of more than 5% of the postal facilities operating as of the first day of such calendar year and that were within specified cost ascertainment groupings as of June 23, 2011, except as specifically authorized by law.

Defines "postal facility" as a post office, post office branch, post office classified station, or other facility operated by the USPS, the primary function of which is to provide retail postal services.

Requires the USPS to conduct nonbinding surveys on proposed post office closings or consolidations to allow customers an opportunity to indicate their preference between or among such a closing or consolidation and one or more alternative options. Directs the USPS, if such a closure or consolidation is necessary, to provide access to postal services through the alternative preferred by survey participants and, if the preferred alternative is unable to be provided or is cost prohibitive, permits the USPS to provide alternative access through different means and requires the USPS to notify customers with a written explanation.

securing access act prohibits usps calendar year closing consolidating suspending operations postal facilities operating day calendar year specified cost groupings june specifically authorized law defines postal facility post office post office branch post office classified station facility operated usps primary function provide retail postal services requires usps conduct nonbinding surveys proposed post office closings consolidations allow customers opportunity indicate preference closing consolidation alternative options directs usps closure consolidation necessary provide access postal services alternative preferred survey participants preferred alternative unable provided cost prohibitive permits usps provide alternative access different means requires usps notify customers written explanation


Summary:
Innovate to Deliver Act of 2013 - Establishes in the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) the position of Chief Innovation Officer, who shall manage the development and implementation of innovative postal and nonpostal products and services. Requires: (1) the Postmaster General, not later than 12 months after the designation of a Chief Innovation Officer, to submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for maximizing revenues through innovative postal and nonpostal products and services; and (2) the Comptroller General (GAO) to study and report on the implementation of the USPS innovation strategy.

Authorizes USPS to:

 provide nonpostal services (e.g., check-cashing services, warehousing, public internet access services) that use the processing, transportation, delivery, retail network, technology, or other resources of USPS in a manner consistent with the public interest; conduct market tests of experimental products with total anticipated revenues of up to $50 million (currently, $10 million); ship distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages consistent with state laws: invest excess moneys of the Competitive Product Fund; engage in a reduction in force (RIF) except when prevented by a collective bargaining agreement; enter into intra-service agreements with other agencies to furnish to each other property and services; treat similar or related agreements between USPS and its postal users (Negotiated Service Agreements) as a single product; and seek expedited processing for time-sensitive advisory opinions from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). Requires the PRC, in establishing a system for regulating USPS rates and classes for market-dominant products, to: (1) require that each class or type of mail service cover its direct and indirect costs, and (2) take into account the value to USPS of having pricing flexibility.

Repeals the requirement for uniform postal rates for books, films, and other materials.

Requires the USPS Board of Governors to: (1) ensure that rates and fees charged by USPS cover its total costs for FY2014 and each subsequent fiscal year, and (2) submit to Congress an itemized report for each fiscal year describing all travel and reimbursable business travel expenses paid to each Governor. Requires each PRC Commissioner to submit a similar itemized report for each fiscal year.

Imposes limits on the compensation, including bonuses, and fringe benefits of USPS officers and employees, with exceptions for officers or employees in very senior executive positions.

Requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to: (1) revise the formula for determining USPS contributions to the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS), and (2) use excess FERS contributions to pay existing USPS operating and pension liabilities.

Expresses the sense of Congress that USPS use its available authority to provide early retirement or separation to eligible USPS employees. Allows USPS employees to take service credits instead of separation payments.

Allows USPS and PRC employees to contribute their voluntary separation incentive payments to Thrift Savings Fund accounts.

Modifies the prepayment schedule for the Postal Retiree Health Benefits Fund to: (1) amortize health care liabilities over a 40-year period, (2) reduce the prefunding requirement to 80% of actuarial liabilities, and (3) suspend the commencement of payments to the Fund until FY2017.

Requires the Comptroller General to report on the workforce reduction or realignment method used by USPS to align its workforce with its needs.

Requires the Postmaster General to submit detailed reports to Congress on plans to close or suspend USPS retail or processing facilities.

Extends the process for closing or consolidating a post office to postal stations and branches.

Authorizes the PRC to change classes of mail using specified criteria and notification requirements.

innovate deliver act establishes usps position chief innovation officer shall manage development implementation innovative postal nonpostal products services requires postmaster general later months designation chief innovation officer submit congress comprehensive strategy maximizing revenues innovative postal nonpostal products services comptroller general gao study report implementation usps innovation strategy authorizes usps provide nonpostal services check services warehousing public internet access services use processing transportation delivery retail network technology resources usps manner consistent public interest conduct market tests experimental products total anticipated revenues million currently million ship distilled spirits wine malt beverages consistent state laws invest excess moneys engage reduction force prevented collective bargaining agreement enter intra service agreements agencies furnish property services treat similar related agreements usps postal users single product seek expedited processing time sensitive advisory opinions postal_regulatory_commission prc requires prc establishing system regulating usps rates classes market dominant products require class type mail service cover direct indirect costs account value usps having pricing flexibility repeals requirement uniform postal rates books films materials requires usps_board_of_governors ensure rates fees charged usps cover total costs fy2014 subsequent fiscal year submit congress itemized report fiscal year describing travel reimbursable business travel expenses paid governor requires prc commissioner submit similar itemized report fiscal year imposes limits compensation including bonuses fringe benefits usps officers employees exceptions officers employees senior executive positions requires revise formula determining usps contributions fers use excess fers contributions pay existing usps operating pension liabilities expresses sense congress usps use available authority provide early retirement separation eligible usps employees allows usps employees service credits instead separation payments allows usps prc employees contribute voluntary separation incentive payments thrift_savings_fund accounts modifies prepayment schedule amortize health care liabilities year period reduce prefunding requirement actuarial liabilities suspend commencement payments fund fy2017 requires comptroller general report workforce reduction realignment method usps align workforce needs requires postmaster general submit detailed reports congress plans close suspend usps retail processing facilities extends process closing consolidating post office postal stations branches authorizes prc change classes mail specified criteria notification requirements