PERFORM Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, known as the PERFORM Act, proposes to amend the law governing the U.S. Postal Service. Specifically, it would limit the ability of the Postal Service's Board of Governors to award bonuses, incentive payments, or other performance-based compensation to the Postmaster General.
These limitations would be triggered if, in the previous fiscal year, the Postal Service experienced total costs exceeding total revenue, failed to meet national service performance targets, received a negative finding in its financial audit, or did not submit a required annual report to Congress. The bill also outlines requirements for an annual report from the Postmaster General detailing compensation for senior executives and the performance metrics used, alongside the Postal Service's financial and service performance data. The Inspector General would review this report for compliance.
Introduced in the Senate on August 3, 2026, by Senator Katie Britt, the bill has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet moved forward for debate or a vote in the Senate.
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Timeline
3 Aug 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 5209 do?
- This bill, known as the PERFORM Act, proposes to amend the law governing the U.S. Postal Service. Specifically, it would limit the ability of the Postal Service's Board of Governors to award bonuses, incentive payments, or other performance-based compensation to the Postmaster General. These limitations would be triggered if, in the previous fiscal year, the Postal Service experienced total costs exceeding total revenue, failed to meet national service performance targets, received a negative finding in its financial audit, or did not submit a required annual report to Congress. The bill also outlines requirements for an annual report from the Postmaster General detailing compensation for senior executives and the performance metrics used, alongside the Postal Service's financial and service performance data. The Inspector General would review this report for compliance. Introduced in the Senate on August 3, 2026, by Senator Katie Britt, the bill has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet moved forward for debate or a vote in the Senate.
- Has S. 5209 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5209. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5209?
- S. 5209 was sponsored by Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5209?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (3 Aug 2026).
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