A group of U.S. senators and representatives have expressed their concerns over the United States Postal Service's (USPS) restructuring plans under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's "Deliver for America" plan. They argue that these changes could negatively impact rural communities by causing job losses and slowing down service. Senator Michael Bennet, alongside Senator Bernie Sanders and others, urged DeJoy to reconsider plans that would affect Colorado's rural communities' reliance on timely deliveries for essential items like medicine and ballots. Similarly, Senator Dick Durbin highlighted the threat to Illinois by threatening to downsize 4 IL mail processing facilities, potentially disrupting service for Illinoisans. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto opposed moves that would risk Nevada jobs and delay essential medication deliveries for seniors, specifically criticizing the proposed relocation of operations from Reno to California. The lawmakers' actions include joining letters to USPS, pressing for answers on complaints of mail service and delivery issues, and advocating for improving services for rural communities at various legislative and public forums.
I'm hell-bent on defending the mail services that Montanans depend on, and that means hearing firsthand from the Postmasters and managers who speak up day in and day out on the need to preserve this critical resource in rural America. I'm in this fight with Dwayne and Rick. https://t.co/hCxogJKtpY
Today, I met with Delawareans from the United Postmasters and Managers of America! I’ve always been proud to support our @USPS employees, and this group does critical work to guide postal workers towards achieving their professional goals. https://t.co/1sAsaCUrFZ
I met with postmasters from across Kentucky to discuss the critical services they offer Kentuckians and ensure they are set up for future success. https://t.co/Ooa82x7fnM
I'm strongly opposed to any move by @USPS that would threaten Nevada jobs and put our seniors' essential medication deliveries at risk of delay. Moving operations from Reno to California is unacceptable, and I'm fighting to stop it and protect Nevadans' mail service. https://t.co/h8zoVqwlTC
Postmaster General DeJoy is threatening to downsize 4 IL mail processing facilities under the guise of his "Deliver for America" plan. But this would only disrupt the @USPS service Illinoisans rely on. I led my colleagues in urging PMG DeJoy to reconsider his plan. https://t.co/6FoEPoCM3O
The USPS should be improving services for rural communities in New Mexico, not cutting them off. Last week, I joined a letter to @USPS Postmaster General DeJoy to call for improvements & protect jobs. https://t.co/4wDdMNB0xk
Maine people across the state rely on the postal service to stay connected, pay bills, receive medication and more. As the USPS weighs its restructuring, I'm urging it to protect jobs and ensure timely mail delivery. Get the story 📬⬇️ https://t.co/dIUi5kjwVn
Thank you to the United Postmasters and Managers of America for having me join your annual legislative summit! I’ve been your champion in Congress and I will continue to advocate for the postal service and its workers who have been a lifeline for so many in the U.S. https://t.co/hDyoAZcIeZ
So many Virginians rely on @USPS. But for months, my office has heard complaints of mail service and delivery issues throughout our Commonwealth. Last week, my colleagues from Virginia and I pressed USPS for answers. https://t.co/H3wch9uapj
Changes to @USPS distribution centers can't come at the expense of CO's rural communities who rely on timely deliveries for everything from medicine to ballots. I joined @SenSanders & others to urge Postmaster DeJoy to stop plans that would result in job losses & slower service. https://t.co/vubLfFX8Ra