Government affairs
Legislative Updates
The House has adjourned for the summer August recess with the Senate set to head to their home states on Aug. 1. Both chambers are scheduled to reconvene on Sept. 2.
Following a busy few months, in which the budget reconciliation package finally became law, September is already shaping up to be a busy month in Washington. Congress is expected to begin the reconciliation process for Fiscal Year 2026 starting this fall, meaning NALC members must be ready to fight.
The August recess is an excellent time to engage with your members of Congress while they are home in their districts. Attend a town hall or reach out to the district office to schedule a meeting to educate your legislators on NALC’s priority issues.
You can find your House representative's contact information here and your Senators’ contact information here.
Click here to familiarize yourself with NALC’s priority legislation, check if your members of Congress are cosponsoring NALC’s bills, and access fact sheets.
When meeting with your members of Congress, make sure they know who we are. There is so much to highlight.
- 30 percent of letter carriers are veterans.
- We serve as eyes and ears of American communities, keeping them safer and often being the first to step in and help when something is wrong.
- We are community leaders, leading the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
- We uphold the universal service obligation by getting the job done every day, whatever the challenges.
Regardless of whom you meet with and what state or district they represent, their constituents undoubtedly rely on the universal service letter carriers dutifully provide. When members of Congress hear directly from you about your work, who we are, what issues matter to letter carriers, and why a strong Postal Service is essential, our impact grows.
If you have any questions, please contact your NALC legislative and political organizer.
