09/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/05/2024 12:47
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced that the Bismarck mail processing facility will retain local originating and destinating processing operations. Hoeven spoke with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy this week to discuss the decision, which follows the USPS roundtable the senator organized in Grand Forks last week. In particular, Hoeven stressed to DeJoy:
"This decision to maintain local mail processing in Bismarck is important progress in our efforts with USPS to ensure timely mail service across the state. However, concerns remain regarding proposed changes that could impact mail service in the Grand Forks region and rural delivery," said Hoeven. "With these changes being on hold and under review by the Postal Regulatory Commission until next year, we have the opportunity to provide feedback and raise concerns to USPS. That's exactly what we did at last week's roundtable and will continue to do."
Pausing Mail Processing Changes
Earlier this year, Hoeven successfully worked as part of a bipartisan effort to secure a pause of USPS's Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR) implementation, which remains in effect until after January 1, 2025. Hoeven advanced this priority to give the public and local leaders time to review and provide feedback on any potential changes. Following the senator's efforts, USPS also agreed to open a process with the Postal Regulatory Commission to review the impacts of the proposed MPFR changes.
Working to Ensure Timely Mail Service
In addition, Hoeven is sponsoring legislation to help ensure reliable, timely mail service in North Dakota and across the country. This includes:
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