Increased oversight and transparency for major postal service changes.
This law increases oversight of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), requiring that any major changes to mail delivery (such as nationwide or regional service cuts) must first be reviewed by an independent regulatory commission. Citizens gain greater protection against sudden service deterioration, as the USPS cannot implement changes until the commission issues an opinion, and Congress has the power to block them. Implementing changes that affect daily deliveries will now require a longer process and greater transparency.
Key points
The Postal Service must submit major service changes (e.g., facility closures, schedule changes) to the Regulatory Commission at least 180 days in advance.
The Regulatory Commission must issue an advisory opinion; the USPS cannot implement changes until this opinion is issued.
Congress gains the ability to block unfavorable postal service changes within 60 days after the Commission issues its opinion.
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