WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) – Although admitting that the chances of the “Delivering for America Act” getting through the US Senate and being signed into law by President Trump are slim, Fred Upton followed through on his sentiments in support for the legislation aimed at blocking planned US Postal Service changes.
On Saturday, the US House, on a 257-150 vote, approved the measure that provides $25 billion in funding for the USPS. Upton, the veteran Republican Congressman from St. Joseph, sided with majority Democrats, and issued the following statement through his office afterward: “Postal workers don’t let “snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night” keep them from doing their jobs. And they sure as hell won’t let Congress get in their way, either. Our job is to back them. That’s what I’ll continue to do…Today we voted to provide the postal service with an additional $25 billion and to strengthen efforts to keep this important service operational. As I said last night, sadly it is unlikely this bill will move forward in the Senate, but I expect it would be part of any future bipartisan COVID-19 relief package. We can’t mail this one in. Congress has to step up and get a deal across the finish line.”
On Friday, Upton issed this statement through his office: “Over the past several weeks, folks from around southwest Michigan have called about noticeable slow downs with our mail. One individual was waiting on critical medical supplies that were not being delivered. News reports indicated mail sorters were being removed at facilities,” he wrote. “And after my visit on Thursday to one of the largest post offices in my district, it was clear that they needed more support.”
Meanwhile, US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) voted against the legislation, posting this Facebook Live video to explain his position prior to his Saturday vote.
