Davis joins effort to save, reform USPS

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) recently joined more than 50 congressional members as a cosponsor of the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act.

If enacted, H.R. 3076 would authorize several reforms to help the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) become financially viable, receive expanded services and be overseen by an independent entity. The bill was introduced on May 11 by U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and currently has 54 cosponsors, including Rep. Davis, who signed on to the bill on June 29.

“I have been a strong supporter of the Postal Service throughout my time in Congress,” said Rep. Davis. “The USPS is a lifeline to communities I represent, particularly those in rural areas. For many families, the USPS delivers live-saving medication, benefits or messages from loved ones. Their services are critical. That’s why I’m cosponsoring the Postal Service Reform Act, so we can make the USPS financially viable for generations to come and implement efficiencies that will protect taxpayers and consumers alike.”

Among several provisions, H.R. 3076 would repeal the mandate that USPS prefund future retirement health benefits and adopt a “pay-as-you-go” system; integrate retiree healthcare with Medicare; and maintain six-day delivery services, according to a bill summary provided by Rep. Davis’ office.

Additionally, the bill would require USPS to establish performance targets and publish weekly performance data on its website; authorize USPS to enter into agreements with state, local and tribal governments to offer services, such as the processing of hunting and fishing licenses; and expand USPS Inspector General (IG) duties to function as the IG for the Postal Regulatory Commission, allowing for more efficient oversight of the USPS, the summary says.