Postmaster General Addresses Mail Concerns in Senate Hearing

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before Congress on Friday, assuring concerned senators that “the Postal Service is fully capable and committed to delivering the nation’s election mail fully and on time.” DeJoy also said he would not undo recent policy changes, such as cutting budgets, removing some mailboxes, shutting down sorting equipment and limiting overtime hours for mail carriers. The same day, six states sued DeJoy and the Postal Service, arguing that these recent changes caused widespread mail delays and threatened vote-by-mail in the upcoming election.