PROTECTING POSTAL WORKERS

PROTECTING POSTAL WORKERS

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [House] [Page H890] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROTECTING POSTAL WORKERS (Mr. McGARVEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. McGARVEY. Mr. Speaker, since before Christmas, I have heard from Louisvillians every day about mail delays. I have heard from people who haven't received paychecks, prescriptions, or W-2s. One woman told me she received a bill so late that she owed more in late fees than she did on the bill. What concerns me is if the Trump administration gets its way, things will get worse. The USPS has operated independently since 1970, but now Donald Trump wants to take it over. Why? So Elon Musk can go in and fire letter carriers and sorters? These are hardworking people who go above and beyond. This weekend, I heard about a Louisville letter carrier who wears a headlamp because she works well into the evening. She deserves support, not demonization. Let's fix this. Let's get our letter carriers the resources they need. Let's get our sorters the machinery they need. Let's ensure Americans don't pay late fees if their mail is delayed. Let's get this done. ____________________