Hawley Takes Action to Terminate Harmful Postal Plan, Protect Rural Mail Delivery

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Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Today, U.S. Senator Hawley (R-Mo.)introducedtheNo Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO)Act, a response to the United States Postal Service’s Regional Transportation Optimization plan. That plan would eliminate end-of-day mail collection at most of the nation’s post offices, resulting in significant negative impacts on rural communities throughout the United States. Senator Hawley’s bill would block this harmful new policy.
“I’ve been very clear that I will in no way support any USPS plan that slashes service to rural Americans, particularly those in Missouri,”said Senator Hawley.“I’ve vowed to do everything I can to thwart Regional Transportation Optimization, and my bill is an important step in upholding that promise.”Senator Hawley has long been vocal about hisopposition to the plan, support for postal workers, and commitment to rebuilding post offices damaged by severe weather, including one inBaring, Missouriwhich just reopened after being closed by tornado damage in 2023.Senator Hawley’sNo Regional Transportation Optimization Act (RTO)would:
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