Durbin, Collins Introduce Legislation To Address Uptick In Attacks On Letter Carriers On The Job

Statement

"Letter carriers perform an essential service of our government, but delivering mail has become an increasingly dangerous job. It's shameful that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy continues to turn a blind eye to the rampant and violent crimes against his employees," said Durbin. "I'm introducing bipartisan legislation today to counter Postmaster General DeJoy's dangerous 2020 directive that restricted Postal Police Officers to physical USPS properties. Letter carriers deserve to feel safe while on the job, and the Postal Police Reform Actwill ensure that Postal Police Officers can adequately protect letter carriers from the real threats on their routes."

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