Booker Introduces Postal Innovation Act to Help Expand Cost-Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Technology

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U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced the introduction of the Postal Innovation Act, a bill that supports the modernization of United States Postal Service (USPS) vehicles by incorporating more cost-efficient and environmentally friendly technology.

"At a time when budgets are tight, it is in our best interest to find creative ways to make prudent investments that improve safety, reduce the carbon footprint of postal vehicles, and save taxpayers money," Sen. Booker said. "The Postal Innovation Act will help the Postal Service identify efficient and innovative technologies to better serve Americans."

The USPS employs nearly 22,000 people in New Jersey and 618,000 people across the nation. USPS has long been a provider of critical communications services, yet needs to explore ways to keep pace with the changing needs of consumers. The Postal Innovation Act takes steps forward to address these challenges by having the USPS investigate the economic benefits of non-postal services such as public Internet access.

The savings from these programs can spur future innovation, research, and development to ensure the USPS can sustain itself well into the future.

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