Doris Matsui: “Over the past few weeks, we have seen the reports of decommissioned sorting machines, removal of postboxes, and the…”

“Over the past few weeks, we have seen the reports of decommissioned sorting machines, removal of postboxes, and the cutting back of hours for the U.S. Postal Service employees. In my district of Sacramento, I have never seen such an outcry, an outrage amongst my neighbors and constituents. This is serious business. We are feeling the effects of delayed mail delivery and seeing the real-life consequences of these operational changes: Financial documents are late; prescriptions are stuck in transit; and we worry about our future ballots being counted. That is why this administration's attacks have alarmed so many Americans. We recognize it is about more than just getting letters from A to B. It is about the fabric of our democracy. The Postmaster General has made his political preferences and business interests no secret. The U.S. Postal Service should not be manipulated as a political or business tool. Hundreds of millions of Americans across this country rely on the Postal Service for lifesaving medications, Social Security benefits, paychecks, and mail-in ballots. The Delivering for America Act will help ensure that those services continue as needed. This bill takes critical steps to halt the damage being done, while providing $25 billion to put the Postal Service back on track.…”