postal reform

Jul 13th

Senator Carper Commends House Committee for Advancing Bipartisan Bill to Reform U.S. Postal Service

Ranking Member Calls on Colleagues in Both Chambers to Work Together to Restore Americans’ Trust in the Postal Service WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement today applauding the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for advancing bipartisan legislation […]

Jul 13th

House Committee Passes Two Postal Reform Bills

The NPMHU applauds Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) and Ranking Member Elijah Cummings (D-MD) of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which on July 12, 2016 passed the Postal Service Reform Act of 2016 (H.R. 5714) by a voice vote. “The NPMHU appreciates the hard work done by both parties in moving forward this bi-partisan […]

Jul 12th

NALC: House Oversight Committee advances Postal Service Reform Act of 2016

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on July 12 advanced the Postal Service Reform Act of 2016 (H.R. 5714), a bipartisan bill introduced by leaders of the committee. Below is a statement from National Association of Letter Carriers President Fredric Rolando in response to the legislation: While this legislation is not perfect and contains […]

Jun 30th

NARFE to Congress: Retirees Should Not be Responsible for Fixing the Postal Service’s Finances

On June 15, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz, R-UT; Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings, D-MD; and Reps. Mark Meadows, R-NC; Gerry Connolly, D-VA; and Stephen F. Lynch, D-MA, unveiled a bipartisan discussion draft of postal reform legislation. Although it is a notable improvement over previous postal reform efforts, NARFE opposes the […]

Jun 30th

NAPS Comments on House Postal Reform Bill

NAPS – 6/29/16 – The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee recently introduced a discussion draft on postal reform legislation, which addresses prefunding, health care benefits, and the MSPB rights of postal supervisors. National Association of Postal Supervisors President Louis Atkins issued a letter to Committee leadership addressing the Association’s concerns as well as the […]

Jun 20th

Trade group commends bipartisan house postal reform initiative

Reston, VA – NPES President Thayer Long lauded the efforts of Congressmen Jason Chaffetz (R-3-UT), Chairman, and Elijah Cummings (D-7-MD) Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform (OGR) Committee in crafting a bipartisan postal reform discussion draft as a precursor to introducing legislation later in June. Chaffetz and Cummings were joined by OGR […]

Jun 15th

House Committee introduces bipartisan discussion draft of postal reform legislation

Today, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), Ranking Member Elijah Cummings (D-MD), Reps. Mark Meadows (R-NC), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), and Steve Lynch (D-MA) introduced a bipartisan discussion draft of postal reform legislation. In releasing the draft, the members issued the following statement: “The Postal Service is in dire financial shape. Without reform now, the problems will only worsen and reform will become far more […]

May 11th

PRC Acting Chairman Taub Outlines USPS Challenges in Testimony to House Committee

5/11/16 Washington, DC – Acting Chairman Robert G. Taub testified before the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee at a hearing on May 11, 2016, titled “Reforming the Postal Service: Finding a Viable Solution.” During his testimony, Taub outlined the Commission’s analysis of the various challenges that contribute to the Postal Service’s current financial […]

May 10th

House Oversight Hearing to Examine USPS need for postal reform legislation

U.S. House of Representatives, Oversight & Government Reform Committee  hearing REFORMING THE POSTAL SERVICE: FINDING A VIABLE SOLUTION.  Hearing Date: May 11, 2016 10:00 Am 2154 Rayburn HOB 0511 PURPOSE: To examine the need for timely and comprehensive postal reform legislation. To hear from key stakeholders to better understand the specific provisions necessary for a […]

Apr 12th

Senator Carper Reiterates Need for Congress to Pass Postal Reform

Senator Carper Reiterates Need for Congress to Pass Postal Reform Legislation and Preserve Dependable Service for All Americans 4/11/16 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), the top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, reiterated the need for Congress to act and pass much needed postal reform legislation, particularly in […]