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Senators Cynthia Lummis, John Barrasso, and Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, all representing Wyoming, have introduced the Postal Operations Stay Timely and Local (POSTAL) Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to prevent the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from closing or downgrading processing and distribution centers if it would eliminate the only such facility in a state.

"The people of Wyoming are greatly disadvantaged by the mail delivery policies implemented under the Biden administration," said Senator Lummis. She emphasized the importance of each state having at least one sorting facility to ensure efficient mail delivery.

Senator Barrasso highlighted USPS's critical role in rural states like Wyoming. "Keeping a processing and distribution center in Wyoming will help prevent delays and keep mail operations running smoothly across our state," he stated.

Congresswoman Hageman expressed concerns about planned downgrades' impact on residents and postal employees. "The Postal Regulatory Commission found Postmaster General DeJoy’s plan to move processing out of state will lead to substantial delays," she noted, stressing USPS's importance for healthcare access and election integrity.

The bill seeks to protect facilities in Cheyenne and Casper, safeguarding Wyoming’s postal infrastructure.