Government affairs

Today, Reps. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), and Jack Bergman (R-MI) announced they would lead the House bipartisan postal caucus in the 119th Congress.

“NALC appreciates these representatives leading the bipartisan postal caucus,” NALC President Brian L. Renfroe said. “Protecting letter carriers, strengthening the Postal Service’s universal network, keeping USPS a public, independent agency, and pursuing commonsense financial reforms are critical to our daily service to nearly 169 million homes and businesses that rely on us.

“NALC looks forward to working with the leaders of the postal caucus and all its members on these priorities,” he added.

Rep. Budzinski said she plans “to push back against postal privatization, improve speed and service, and protect good-paying union jobs at USPS.”

Rep. Pappas called the Postal Service “an essential public service that seniors, families, and businesses rely on for their medications, mail and packages.”

Rep. Garbarino laid out his objectives to “support postal workers, ensure the system operates efficiently and effectively in every community, and advance commonsense reforms that strengthen the Postal Service long term.”

Rep. Bergman referenced the need for “modernization and reform” but explained that “changes must not come at the expense of rural and remote communities.”