USPS Survey

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, our Postal Service has become even more vital for keeping us safe and preventing even greater spread of this deadly disease. Meanwhile, with this devastating pandemic far from under control, the Trump Administration has been quietly running a campaign to dismantle the U.S. Postal Service.

How have the recent changes to USPS affected you? What steps do you believe Congress should take to respond? Let me know what you think.

Are you aware that operational changes were made to your postal service by the newly-appointed Trump Administration Postmaster General, including but not limited to: banning overtime for postal workers, restrictions on mail transportation trips and reduction in use of mail processing equipment?*

YesNo

Have you or someone you know experienced recent delays in receiving or sending mail?*

Yes, I have personally experienced delays in my mail

Yes, someone I know has experienced delays in their mail

In the last six (6) months, have you used the U.S. Postal Service to (check all that apply):

Receive a prescription medication

Get medical supplies e.g. band-aids, painkillers

Order food or beverages

Pay bills

Contact a legislator or other government office

Vote

Reach out to loved ones

In the next six (6) months, do you intend to use the U.S. Postal Service to (check all that apply):

Receive a prescription medication

Get medical supplies e.g. first-aid, over-the-counter medication, etc.

Order quarantine supplies or other goods

Pay bills

Contact a legislator or other government office

Vote

Reach out to loved ones

Do you support the recent overtime and service reductions implemented by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy (named in question 1)?*

Yes

I don't know

Do you support the President’s plan to reduce U.S. Postal Service capacity to process ballots ahead of the November Election?*

Yes

Not sure

What action do you want taken by Congress to ensure that mail is delivered effectively?* (check all that apply)

Send letters demanding the Postmaster General reverse these operational changes

Pass meaningful legislation that provides USPS with critically needed funding to continue delivering services during this pandemic

Formal investigation of the structural changes made by the Postmaster General

Demand greater transparency and accountability with Congress and the American people on these operational changes

Pass H.R.2382, the USPS Fairness Act to repeal the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service annually prepay future retirement health benefits.

*Note: All provisions listed above are measures taken in the House and supported by Congressman Paul Tonko.

What service that USPS provides is the most important, in your opinion?*

Acts as the largest employer of veterans in the nation

Provides services for small businesses

Offers safe, quick delivery of consumer packages

Enables me to send letters and keep correspondence with friends and family

Ensures safe elections by sustaining absentee ballot and mail in voting

Any additional comments about how the USPS and subsequent changes have affected you?

Email Address*

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