Breast Cancer Stamp Reauthorization Act

Bill Number

S. 4318

Origin Chamber

Senate

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-04-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Last Updated

2026-04-30T04:53:23Z

AI-Generated Summary

Breast Cancer Stamp Reauthorization Act (S. 4318)

Purpose

This bill aims to extend the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) authority to sell a special semipostal stamp—where buyers pay extra beyond standard postage, with the surplus supporting breast cancer research—for an additional 10 years.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 414(h) of Title 39, United States Code (the law governing USPS operations).
• Changes the expiration date of the semipostal stamp program from 2027 to 2037.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Extends program duration: Previously set to end in 2027, the authority now lasts until 2037, allowing continued stamp issuance and fundraising without needing new legislation sooner.

Potential Impacts

• USPS: Maintains ability to generate revenue for breast cancer research through voluntary stamp purchases; no added costs or mandates.
• Citizens: Can continue supporting breast cancer research by choosing the higher-priced stamp; encourages public participation in health funding.
• Breast cancer research: Potential for sustained or increased funding (previously raised millions), benefiting patients, researchers, and related nonprofits.
• No direct impact on international relations.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• U.S. Postal Service: Retains fundraising tool.
• Breast cancer research organizations: Primary beneficiaries of extra stamp revenue.
• General public: Stamp buyers who opt to contribute.
• Bipartisan sponsors: Senators Rosen, Moody, Hirono, Capito, Shaheen, and Hyde-Smith, signaling broad congressional support.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal: Simple statutory extension; no new powers granted, complies with existing USPS semipostal authority under Title 39.
• Constitutional: No issues; involves congressional spending and postal powers (Article I, Section 8).
• Political: Demonstrates noncontroversial, bipartisan effort to support health research via voluntary public contributions; referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for review.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

Cosponsors (5)

Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

Recent Actions

• 2026-04-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
• 2026-04-16: Introduced in Senate

Bill Versions

• Breast Cancer Stamp Reauthorization Act — issued 2026-04-16 — PDF (2 pages)