Norton Participates in Hearing on Mail Delivery and Theft Problems

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) participated in the Subcommittee on Government Operations hearing today on mail theft and delivery problems, issues on which she has been particularly active. Last month, Norton met with the Chief Postal Inspector for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Gary Barksdale, to discuss mail theft in the District of Columbia and across the country.

"Mail theft, particularly of checks, has been increasing in the District and throughout the country recently," Norton said. "In addition, I am always working to ensure mail is reliably delivered to D.C. residents. I appreciate Chairman Connolly's decision to hold today's important hearing to highlight the ongoing problems. I have introduced a bill that would make it clear that Postal Police Officers have the authority to protect mail, postal property, and postal employees wherever they are located."

This year, Norton has taken several steps to respond to mail theft and delivery problems. For example, she introduced a bill that would clarify the authority of Postal Police Officers to protect mail, postal property, and postal employees. She also sent a letter to the U.S. Postal Service about delayed and undelivered mail in D.C.

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