On the recordFebruary 8, 2022
I proudly rise today in support of this bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act. Our postal workers are the reliable chain that links Americans and businesses, from coast to coast. This bill improves the efficiency of the Postal Service by streamlining the transportation network, optimizing the workforce to avoid costly overtime, and requiring reporting accountability. Additionally, it eliminates the requirement that the USPS prepays 75 years' worth of retiree health benefits, saving $27 billion over the next 10 years. It also improves customer service by requiring 6-day delivery. It is time for us to pave a better path for our neighbors who rely on and work for the U.S. Postal Service, like John Byers, who recently retired after 40 years of dedicated service to my district. I strongly encourage my colleagues to stand alongside our postal workers and vote for this bill.
