Lawmakers Urge USPS Action on Mail Delays

In a bipartisan effort, five members of Congress from Missouri and Kansas have sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, demanding immediate action to address ongoing mail delivery issues in the Kansas City area. The letter cites a recent federal audit revealing significant deficiencies at the Kansas City Postal and Distribution Center, including delayed mail and staffing shortages. Lawmakers have received a rising number of complaints from constituents about missing or late mail, with some expressing frustration over the inefficiency of the postal service. The audit highlighted the need for better staffing practices and management of employee absences to improve service. This push for accountability follows complaints regarding the handling of mail-in ballots during the recent primary elections in Kansas, where nearly 1,000 ballots were reportedly not counted due to late delivery. Local representatives emphasized the importance of restoring trust in the Postal Service to meet community needs effectively.