Postal Service Board Of Governors Announces Support For Postal Reform Legislation

The Board of Governors of the Postal Service today announced its support of a bipartisan legislative proposal for postal reform legislation sponsored by members of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Government Reform.

Board Chairman Robert F. Rider said, “We commend Chairman Dan Burton and Representatives Henry Waxman, John McHugh and Danny Davis for their effort to fashion a legislative proposal that goes a long way to address the needs of the Postal Service.”

In a March 2001 letter to the President and the Postal Service’s legislative leadership, the Governors stated that significant statutory reform would be necessary to continue to provide consistent and satisfactory levels of universal service to the American people.

Postmaster General John E. Potter said, “I am encouraged by the Committee’s action in supporting the efforts of the Postal Service to continue meeting the communication needs of the American people.”

“The need for change is even more apparent today,” emphasized the Board in a prepared statement. “The legislative proposal put together by the leaders of our House oversight committee gives this organization pricing flexibility it desperately needs. Although the bill as proposed does not address all of the legislative needs as set forth in our March 2001 letter, this Board supports the bill and looks forward to working with all interested parties through the course of the legislative process.”