USPS Statement on Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act of 2018

6/14/2018 The Postal Service shares the deep concern of the Congress and the Administration about America’s opioid crisis.  As the legislation continues to make its way through the Congress, the Postal Service will continue to work collaboratively with other key stakeholders, and to offer helpful suggestions on the bill text.  As we have done throughout […]

Senator Portman Urges Senate to Pass the STOP Act to Help Combat Opioids Epidemic

5/24/2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) delivered remarks on the Senate floor today discussing the opioid epidemic gripping Ohio—and our country—and his bipartisan bill that will give law enforcement the tools they need to help identify and stop synthetic opioids from being shipped into the U.S. The Synthetics Trafficking & Overdose Prevention (STOP) […]

USPS: STOP Act does not recognize relevant distinctions between commercial and postal operators

USPS working aggressively to stem flow of illegal drugs entering United States 4/30/18 The U.S. Postal Service is deeply concerned about America’s opioid crisis and is working aggressively with law enforcement and key trading partners to stem the flow of illegal drugs entering the United States.  In collaboration with federal agencies and state and local […]

USPS working aggressively to stem flow of illegal drugs entering United States

The U.S. Postal Service is deeply concerned about America’s opioid crisis and is working aggressively with law enforcement and key trading partners to stem the flow of illegal drugs entering the United States.  In collaboration with federal agencies and state and local law enforcement, improved investigative techniques have increased our ability to interdict opioids like […]

Pennsylvania Auditor General praises STOP Act which closes loophole allowing lethal drugs to enter country via USPS

HARRISBURG (Dec. 8, 2016) – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today praised national legislative efforts to help prevent the shipment of dangerous synthetic drugs into the country through the United States Postal Service. Drug traffickers are killing thousands of Americans by using the mail system to ship dangerous drugs, like fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid pain […]