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H.R. 9936 · 119th Congress

PERFORM Act

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedJul 23, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It would change 1 section of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 9936 would change 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (Jul 23, 2026).

39 U.S.C. 3686 Bonus authority

  • (e) Regulations.—The Board of Governors may prescribe regulations for the… moved to (f) · Sec. 2(1) · see the words
  • (e) new · Sec. 2(2) · see the words
  • (f) Regulations.—The Board of Governors may prescribe regulations for the… (formerly (e)) renumbered · Sec. 2(1)
What the words would change: every change, in place (2)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 39 U.S.C. 3686renumberedby H.R. 9936 Sec. 2(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and

  2. 39 U.S.C. 3686added (e)by H.R. 9936 Sec. 2(2)

    (e) Limitation on bonuses.—(1) In general.— Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, during any fiscal year, a bonus, incentive award, retention payment, or other performance-based compensation may not be paid to the Postmaster General if, during the preceding fiscal year—(A) total costs of the Postal Service exceeded total revenue; or(B) the Postal Service—(i) failed to meet established nationwide service performance targets;(ii) received a material weakness, adverse opinion, or disclaimer in its financial audit; or(iii) failed to submit the report to Congress required under paragraph (2).(2) Report.— Not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Postmaster General shall submit an annual report to Congress detailing—(A) any bonus, incentive award, retention payment, or other performance-based compensation paid to any officer or employee of the Postal Service in senior executive or equivalent positions;(B) the performance metrics used to justify each bonus, incentive award, retention payment, or other performance-based compensation;(C) the financial performance of the Postal Service for the preceding fiscal year; and(D) national and district-level service performance data.(3) Inspector General review.— The Inspector General of the Postal Service shall review the report submitted under paragraph (2) and determine whether the Postal Service complied with the requirements of the subsection.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (d) the following:

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Jul 23, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.House floor actions
  2. Jul 23, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  3. Jul 23, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Robert B. Aderholt R-AL-4
  • Tim Burchett R-TN-2
  • Shomari Figures D-AL-2
  • Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann R-TN-3
  • Barry Moore R-AL-1
  • Gary J. Palmer R-AL-6
  • Mike Rogers R-AL-3
  • Terri A. Sewell D-AL-7