At a Glance
Millions of Americans rely on the US Postal Service every day. The US Postal Service is an especially critical tool for small ecommerce businesses, who rely on postal services to reach their customers and compete with larger retailers.
Issue in Detail
Millions of Americans rely on the US Postal Service every day. The US Postal Service is an especially critical tool for small ecommerce businesses, who rely on postal services to reach their customers and compete with larger retailers.
The US Postal Service is especially critical for small businesses that operate in rural areas, where other carriers either do not operate or charge a significant premium.
eBay supports policies that enable a US Postal Service that is affordable, accessible, and universal.
The Postal Reform Act
eBay strongly supported the Postal Reform Act, which was signed into law on April 6, 2022. This landmark legislation will eliminate much of the Postal Service’s debt and restructure some of its operations. Additionally, the new law codifies USPS’s 6-day delivery network for both mail and packages - rejecting proposals to split mail and packages into separate networks, which would have resulted in inefficiencies and increased prices. This was the first major legislative reform of USPS that Congress had passed in 15 years and provides significant financial relief as USPS works to improve services and operations.