August 25, 2020

Dear John,

North Texans depend on the U.S. Postal Service for a variety of reasons, like receiving paychecks, getting their prescription medications or mailing their ballots. But recently I’ve heard from many folks concerned about delays in their mail service due to recent operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service. During this pandemic, we need the Postal Service more than ever and this weekend, I took action and helped to pass the Delivering for America Act.

This bipartisan bill would prevent the Administration from implementing changes at the U.S. Postal Service that would impact the delivery of mail such as: revising service standards, closing post offices or reducing post office hours, barring overtime pay, and any other changes that would delay mail or increase the volume of undelivered mail. It would also provide $25 billion to help the Postal Service and its workers do their jobs during this pandemic. 

Whether it is delivering our ballots, creating jobs or getting prescription drugs to veterans and seniors, the U.S. Postal Service serves as a bedrock American institution and it deserves full support, which is why I was proud to vote for this bill. I won’t let any politician meddle with the ability of the U.S. Postal Service to do its job. 

Last week, I visited the U.S. Postal Service Processing and Distribution Center in Dallas to see first hand the impact of the Administration’s changes on postal workers and the delivery of mail in North Texas. During my visit, I was able to see the dedication of these public servants and hear from them on their work at the U.S. Postal Service.

Watch my video update on my U.S. Postal Service visit here

There is more work to do to protect the Postal Service and ensure it continues to provide this essential service to North Texans. I urge the Administration to put an end to the attacks on the Postal Service and work with us to sign this support package into law.

If you would like to register to vote by mail or find your polling place, you can go to https://www.votetexas.gov. Our democracy works best when everyone participates. If you have been experiencing issues with your mail service, please contact my Richardson office at (972) 972-7949.

Sincerely,

Colin Allred
Member of Congress