Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wittman urges Treasury to fully support USPS operations

Letter

Dear Secretary Mnuchin:

I am writing you regarding your authority under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136, Section 6001) to ensure that the appropriate support is made available to provide reliable and timely mail service by the United States Postal Service (USPS) during these extremely challenging times.

Recently, I have heard from a significant number of constituents across the First Congressional District reporting delayed mail services-- impacting critical shipments of medications, harming businesses and casting doubt on the USPS preparedness to handle the expected increased number of absentee votes by mail during the upcoming general election.

As you know, Section 6001of the CARES Act included $10 billion in additional borrowing authority to help the USPS with the financial shortfalls that have occurred due to COVID-19. I am encouraged to hear that recently the Department of Treasury and USPS have reached an agreement on loan terms should the need arise, allowing USPS to access additional funding for ongoing operations. I would encourage you to continue to work with Postmaster General DeJoy to ensure reliable and sustainable mail service, vital to so many Virginians.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to continuing to work together to address these and other critical issues facing the nation.

Sincerely,

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