Senators Grill USPS On Collection Changes and Potential Rural Slowdowns

Dec 5, 2024

Senators pressed Postmaster General DeJoy about the Postal Service’s regional transportation optimization (RTO) and proposed service‑standard changes, warning that many rural single‑piece first‑class mailings could be downgraded. DeJoy said the proposals affect collection timing, not delivery, and pledged to consider PRC input and provide follow‑up data.

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Postmaster General DeJoy told the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that proposed changes to the postal network focus on collection schedules, not delivery, and are meant to integrate mail and package operations under the Delivering for America plan.

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