Task Force on the United States Postal System

2018-04-18Executive Order 13829
Signed by: Donald Trump
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Headline: Task Force Ordered to Restructure the United States Postal System

What it does: Agencies must form a Task Force to evaluate the Postal Service's operations and finances and recommend reforms within 120 days.

Real World Impact:
  • May propose administrative and legislative changes affecting mail services nationwide.
  • Could change services and pricing in rural areas and small towns.
  • Could affect postal workers, customers, and potential taxpayer liabilities.
Topics: postal reform, government finances, rural communities, postal workers, mail delivery

Summary

This order creates a Task Force to evaluate the United States Postal Service's operations and finances and to recommend administrative and legislative reforms.

The Task Force is chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury, will consult with the Postmaster General and other officials, and must report to the President within 120 days; the Federal Financing Bank provides support.

The goal is to put the postal system on a sustainable business path and avoid a taxpayer-funded bailout while considering postal workers, customers, and communities.

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