Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown
As the U.S. Postal Service faces delivery slowdowns, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, has proposed legislation to impose stricter oversight on who leads the agency.
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff introduces the Fresh Food Act to cure food deserts in Central Georgia
This bill would provide a tax cut for grocery stores that open in underserved communities. Ossoff said the bill would cover 120 of Georgia’s 159 counties.
Major changes proposed for US postmaster general under new legislation by Sen. Ossoff
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff is expected to hold a news conference on Wednesday to propose “major legislation” that would change how U.S. postmaster generals are appointed and how long they serve.
US Sen. Jon Ossoff pushes for new protections for federal prison workers
There's a new push for prison reforms in U.S. Congress, this time to protect prison employees and cut through corruption.
Sen. Ossoff introduces new legislation that could mean changes to how postmaster general is hired and fired
The proposed legislation, dubbed the Postmaster General Reform Act of 2024, aims to amend current law by giving the president the power to appoint the Postmaster General with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate. "We must hold the postmaster general accountable," said Osoff in a Wednesday press conference.
Georgia's Ossoff wants to term limit postmaster general
If passed, that's exactly what the Postmaster General Reform Act will do. Introduced by Ossoff, an outspoken critic of the USPS, the legislation would term limit the role of postmaster general to two five-year terms and also force candidates to a Senate confirmation hearing ahead of their appointment.
Sen. Jon Ossoff pushes for term limits, Senate confirmation for Postmaster General
Currently, the Postmaster General has no term limit on serving in office and is selected by the USPS Board of Governors.
US Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown in Georgia
Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia said Wednesday he wants Congress to have more control over selecting the U.S. postmaster general after a mail-service breakdown in his state.
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