shipping alcohol

Oct 17th

California Congresswoman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to End Ban on Shipping Alcohol Through USPS

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) and 22 original co-sponsors today introduced the bipartisan USPS Shipping Equity Act. This bill would end the Prohibition-era ban that prevents the US Postal Service (USPS) from shipping alcoholic beverages to consumers. “This antiquated ban should be relegated to the dustbin of history just as Prohibition has […]

Jul 30th

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Introduces Bill to End Ban on Shipping of Alcohol Through the Mail

July 30, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) and 24 original co-sponsors introduced the bipartisan USPS Shipping Equity Act. This bill which would end the Prohibition-era ban on U.S. Postal Service shipping of alcoholic beverages—including beer, wine, distilled spirits, and other alcoholic drinks—to consumers via mail. “Prohibition is history, and this […]

Oct 30th

Senator Schumer to propose end to restrictions on shipping alcohol through USPS

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer will announce today a proposal to end restrictions on shipping beer, wine, and spirits through the United States Postal Service. The legislation that bars the postal service from shipping beer, wine, and spirits dates back to prohibition. Schumer will argue is no longer needed and is hurting the state’s economy, Gannett’s […]