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On the recordJanuary 14, 2026
that is why I fought to include two provisions that bring real oversight and real answers. First, the United States Postal Service is now directed to report to Congress within 90 days with a concrete plan to reopen and restore service, including in western North Carolina. Second, the Postal Service's Inspector General must submit a specific reopening plan for facilities closed due to Hurricane Helene. Mr. Chairman, I urge all of my colleagues to support this bill.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana
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Discussing provisions for oversight and service restoration for the United States Postal Service.

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