HR-5788 : Still Just a Bill

Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act of 2018

This bill establishes requirements related to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) international mail shipments. Among other requirements, the bill requires USPS to gather advanced data on its shipments and share such information with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and assesses a fee on on overseas inbound express mail.


Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-18IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2018-06-14FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-06-14VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 353 - 52 (Roll no. 265). (text: CR H5163-5166)House floor actions
2018-06-14FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5184)House floor actions
2018-06-14FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5788, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (MI) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2018-06-14FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2018-06-14FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5788.House floor actions
2018-06-14FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2851, H.R. 5735 and H.R. 5788 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.House floor actions
2018-06-14FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 934. (consideration: CR H5163-5172)House floor actions
2018-06-13FloorRule H. Res. 934 passed House.House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 934 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2851, H.R. 5735 and H.R. 5788 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.House floor actions
2018-06-11CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 557.House floor actions
2018-06-11DischargeCommittee on Oversight and Government discharged.House floor actions
2018-06-08DischargeCommittee on Homeland Security discharged.House floor actions
2018-06-08IntroReferralHouse Committee on Oversight and Government Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 11, 2018.House floor actions
2018-06-08CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-722, Part I.House floor actions
2018-05-31CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Trade.House committee actions
2018-05-31CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.House committee actions
2018-05-16CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2018-05-16CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-05-15IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Homeland Security, 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.House floor actions
2018-05-15IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Homeland Security, 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.House floor actions
2018-05-15IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Homeland Security, 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.House floor actions
2018-05-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Foreign Trade and International Finance
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional oversight
  • Customs enforcement
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Government information and archives
  • Government liability
  • Government studies and investigations
  • International law and treaties
  • Postal service
  • Smuggling and trafficking
  • Terrorism
  • U.S. Postal Service
  • User charges and fees

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