Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia has introduced the Postmaster General Reform Act, seeking to give Congress more oversight in selecting the U.S. postmaster general. The proposed legislation would mandate that the U.S. Senate confirm the president's appointment to the role, which is currently made by the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors without congressional confirmation. Additionally, the bill would impose term limits, allowing postmaster generals to serve a maximum of two five-year terms.
Ossoff's push for reform comes in response to a mail-service breakdown in Georgia, where operational issues at a postal facility in suburban Atlanta have led to delivery delays and service disruptions. Lawmakers have criticized Postmaster General DeJoy for his management of the Postal Service, particularly in light of concerns about the agency's readiness to handle a surge in mail-in ballots ahead of the upcoming election.
