What does Preamble of St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the United States Postal Service to submit a report to Congress on mail and package delivery service performance in the St. Louis region, and for other purposes,' directs the United States Postal Service to submit a report to Congress. The report will focus on mail and package delivery service performance specifically within the St. Louis region.

What does SHORT TITLE. of St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act do?

This bill is formally titled the St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act.

What does FINDINGS. of St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act do?

The United States Postal Service is critical infrastructure for the St. Louis metropolitan area Audit reports found the Kansas-Missouri District ranked low in mail delivery performance The St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center missed its letter processing clearance time target Staffing shortfalls contributed to operational challenges Congress has an obligation to ensure corrective actions are implemented

What does REPORT ON MAIL AND PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE PERFORMANCE IN THE of St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act do?

This section requires the Postmaster General to submit a report within 60 days of the Act's enactment. The report must evaluate First-Class Mail service performance in the St. Louis region for fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025. The report should compare on-time delivery performance for various mail products against national averages, similar districts, and the Kansas-Missouri District's prior performance. It requires an explanation of any service performance lagging behind national averages. The report must analyze workforce conditions, including vacancy, turnover, absenteeism, and the operational impact of shortages. An assessment of the accuracy of delayed mail reporting systems is required. The report must detail the status of corrective actions taken in response to deficiencies identified in specific Office of Inspector General Audit Reports. The report must address progress on filling vacancies, preventative maintenance, scan compliance, on-time rates, package scanning accuracy, and implementation of audit recommendations.

What does ACCOUNTABILITY. of St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act do?

This section requires the Postmaster General to include a description of management accountability systems in a report. The report must focus on the St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center and Kansas-Missouri District delivery units. The accountability systems should address operational deficiencies identified in specific Office of Inspector General Audit Reports (25-097-R25 and 25-100-R25). The report must detail performance metrics and oversight structures used to monitor mail processing, transportation, and delivery. The report must describe steps to ensure accurate reporting of delayed mail in visualization systems and verification mechanisms. The report must outline processes for identifying and addressing staffing shortfalls, including recruitment, retention, and workforce planning strategies specific to the St. Louis region.

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St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Wesley Bell (D-MO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates a report from the Postmaster General to Congress detailing mail and package delivery performance in the St. Louis region for fiscal years 2023-2025, including comparisons to national averages and prior performance.
The report must analyze workforce conditions within the St. Louis region, addressing vacancy rates, turnover, absenteeism, and the operational impact of staffing shortages.
The Postmaster General must describe management accountability systems for the St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center and Kansas-Missouri District, focusing on addressing deficiencies identified in Office of Inspector General audit reports.

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