The United States Postal Service (USPS) has decided to pause certain changes to its mail delivery network until 2025. This decision follows significant public and political pressure, with numerous lawmakers expressing concerns about the impact of these changes on mail service. Representatives from various states, including New Hampshire, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, and Oregon, have voiced their opposition to the proposed changes, citing issues such as delayed mail delivery and increased postal crime. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has been urged to address these concerns and provide answers regarding the systemic issues affecting mail service, including problems at the Richmond USPS facility. Legislation has also been introduced to protect postal workers and ensure reliable mail delivery, including measures to combat postal theft and support local news outlets facing higher mailing costs. More than 1,800 Virginians have reported mail service issues, and the planned move of mail processing from Manchester to Boston has been paused.
Folks rely on the mail for everything from lifesaving prescriptions to running small businesses. Postmaster DeJoy’s "Delivering for America" plan should be called the “Delaying Mail Delivery for America” plan. I’ll keep fighting to reverse harmful changes to services in Oregon. https://t.co/d7eFSfNyid
The U.S. Postal Service will pause some initiatives of its modernization plan for the rest of the year, according to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. https://t.co/m4XEfVZYKT
The United States Postal Service is burdening local news outlets with higher mailing costs and no guarantee of on-time delivery. I've introduced the Deliver for Democracy Act, which requires the USPS to give local news outlets the service they deserve without being ripped off. https://t.co/CvPH5P6jdB
I’m pressing @USPS Postmaster General DeJoy on what is being done to fix mail service and delivery issues impacting Virginians across our Commonwealth. Because Virginians deserve a USPS that works. More from @CulpeperSE: https://t.co/SNnN714L9G
Virginians should not have to wonder when — or if — they'll get their mail. But due to systemic issues at the Richmond USPS facility, this is the reality for many Virginia households right now. Last week, I wrote to @USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to get answers. https://t.co/Bs3x5sI65Q
Glad to hear @USPS will pause its ill-devised changes to mail service in IL after @SenDuckworth & I vocally pushed against these proposed changes. I will keep fighting for an efficient, accessible, & reliable mail system. https://t.co/zXTfYk1UgF
I’ve heard from more than 1,800 Virginians experiencing @USPS mail service and delivery issues — many of which due to systemic failures at the Richmond USPS facility. Virginians, like Janice, deserve answers — and I wrote to USPS Postmaster General DeJoy to get some. https://t.co/x2mQ9oVKha
USPS pauses changes to mail delivery network: What does that mean for you? https://t.co/D2ddPEPmcp
Today I spoke with @USPS Postmaster General DeJoy after he agreed to pause certain facility changes that could risk timely mail delivery in Texas. I will continue to work with him to ensure the Postal Service addresses ongoing delivery issues across TX.…
I am glad that @USPS decided to halt any changes to USPS facilities until 2025. I am asking USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to consider the challenges for postal workers and mail delivery in #WV and across the U.S. before proceeding with future changes. Read my statement⬇️ https://t.co/ACWhGQgiL2
USPS has a responsibility to make sure that Virginians get their mail delivered safely and on time. But right now, my office continues to hear stories of mail service and delivery issues across our Commonwealth. I'm pressing @USPS Postmaster General DeJoy for answers. https://t.co/dpTwC4aqOA
Virginians deserve timely mail delivery. Since relaunching my @USPS survey, I've heard from more than 1,800 Virginians — like Fred — who continue to experience mail and delivery issues. Last week, I pressed USPS Postmaster General DeJoy for answers. https://t.co/nDFailNR91
I’m deeply concerned about the uptick in postal crime. Our postal workers deserve to do their jobs without fear of assault. That’s why @SenHawleyPress and I introduced legislation to protect against postal theft and strengthen penalties for assaulting a postal worker.
USPS has heeded the delegation and public’s calls to pause implementation of moving our mail processing from Manchester to Boston. We must make this pause permanent and continue to make efforts to improve and protect mail service in New Hampshire. https://t.co/D3a5aVQXYM