Overview

• Postmaster General DeJoy testified before a House subcommittee, assuring that the USPS is prepared for the influx of mail-in ballots.
• Despite reassurances, lawmakers from both parties criticized service declines and a controversial reorganization plan that consolidates mail processing centers.
• Concerns were raised about delays in mail delivery, particularly in rural areas and swing states like Wisconsin and Georgia.
• DeJoy defended the USPS's performance, noting that nearly 99.9% of mail ballots in the 2020 election were delivered within seven days.
• Legislation has been introduced to curb postage hikes and hold the USPS accountable if it fails to meet performance goals, aiming to restore public confidence in mail voting.