Congress bill extends sale of Alzheimer's awareness stamp for six years

Original title: A bill to require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years.

Last action · July 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Sponsors: Edward Markey and 13 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill requires the United States Postal Service to continue selling the Alzheimer's for an additional six-year period. The measure aims to maintain the availability of the stamp for public purchase and charitable fundraising.

Why it matters

The extension ensures that the Alzheimer's remains available for purchase, allowing the public to continue contributing to Alzheimer's research through the postal system for an extended duration.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

United States Postal Service

The agency is required to manage the sale of the stamp for an additional six years.

Directly affected

Alzheimer's research organizations

These organizations receive funding generated by the sale of the semipostal stamp.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a semipostal stamp?

A is a stamp sold at a premium price, with the extra funds typically donated to a specific charitable cause.

How long will the Alzheimer's stamp be available?

If passed, the bill extends the sale of the stamp for 6 additional years.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Jul 23, 2026SenateCommittee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 23, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced in Senate

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