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U.S. Postal Service Must Change Course

Floor Speech

By: Val Hoyle
By: Val Hoyle
Date: May 24, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. HOYLE of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, the United States Postal Service is the only agency specifically mentioned in the Constitution.

It is essential for delivering everything from medicine, tax documents, and in Oregon, where we proudly vote by mail, ballots. USPS is a pillar for rural communities and communities without high-speed internet.

Under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's leadership, workplace and revenue challenges at the Postal Service have caused a drastic decline in public trust.

One of the most significant issues facing the USPS is staff shortages. Issues like branch closures are forcing seniors and families in rural communities to travel further for postal services.

DeJoy's 10-year plan will only make things at the U.S. Postal Service worse. His plan includes downgrading service standards, reducing person-to-person interactions, cutting air delivery, and slowing mail. Unfortunately, efficiency and quality are being sacrificed.

The U.S. Postal Service must change course. Slashing services and raising prices harms their mission and diminishes the United States Postal Service popularity.

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