Postal Reform is on the Horizon
Both the Senate and the House of Representatives are in the process of drafting major postal reform legislation. And, key lawmakers are committed to seeing the reforms passed into law by this Congress. More than ever, it is important for AUSPL to have a strong presence and loud voice in Washington DC as Congress debates the long-term future of the Postal Service. AUSPL members have risen to the cause with more than $60,000 of financial support to help with the lobbying effort.
Our message to lawmakers is:
1) The network of leased rural post offices is crucial to the long-term success and financial viability of the Postal Service.
2) Our facilities are the least expensive means of providing universal mail service to all Americans.
3) Rural post offices are key to the overall economic success of many small communities. The negative consequences of closing these facilities far outweigh relatively insignificant savings.
AUSPL is committed to seeing that our elected officials fully understand that we are part of the solution and not part of the problem. All members can help get this message across by personally writing your representatives and by continuing to support the AUSPL lobbying effort financially. Together we will succeed in keeping a “seat at the table” as postal reform moves forward.
If you need assistance in finding your legislators or composing a letter, please call us at 800-572-9483.
Lobbying efforts are generally not tax deductible.
Please consult your tax advisor.