AZ HCM2005

Urges Congress to maintain the U.S. Postal Service as an independent federal establishment and prohibit privatization.

Calls on Congress to reform the requirement that USPS prefund retiree health benefits and implement actuarial-based investment reforms for the retiree health fund.

Emphasizes USPS's role as a self-sustaining entity serving 157 million customers six days weekly across rural, suburban and urban communities without taxpayer funding.

Notes USPS employs over 500,000 workers and anchors a $1.4 trillion mailing industry supporting 7.5 million American jobs, while being the nation's second-largest employer of veterans.

Directs Arizona's Secretary of State to transmit copies to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and all Arizona congressional representatives.