House Passes Bill To Prevent Post Office Changes Ahead Of Election

The video discusses recent changes to the US Postal Service, including the introduction of the Delivering for America Act by House Democrats to ensure timely ballot delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The act proposes maintaining 2020 service levels and allocating $25 billion to the Postal Service. Despite its passage in the House, the bill faces challenges in the Republican-controlled Senate. Senators Susan Collins and Dianne Feinstein have proposed a similar bill. Postmaster General Louis Dejoy and Robert Duncan are set to testify before government committees regarding these changes.

What is the purpose of the Delivering for America Act?

Who is Louis Dejoy and what role did he play in the changes to the Postal Service?

What funding amount is proposed in the legislation to support the Postal Service?

What was the response of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell regarding the bill?

What challenges has the Postal Service faced during the COVID-19 pandemic?