service provided to the people by the Government of the United
States, authorized by the Constitution, created by Act of
Congress, and supported by the people"; and
WHEREAS, In 2019, the United States Postal Service employed
more than 630,000 Americans; and
WHEREAS, The United States Postal Service employs more than
97,000 military veterans, making it one of the largest employers
of veterans in the country; and
WHEREAS, The United States Postal Service processes and
delivers 48% of the world's mail; and
WHEREAS, In 2019 alone, the total mail volume was 142.6
billion and the total package volume was 6.2 billion; and
WHEREAS, More than 200 Federal laws protect the United States
mail system, making the use of the United States Postal Service
safe and secure; and
WHEREAS, The United States Postal Service recorded $12.7
billion in retail revenue and $301 million in online sales in
2019; and
WHEREAS, The United States Postal Service receives zero tax
dollars for operating expenses, instead, relying on the sale of
postage, products and services to fund its mission; and
WHEREAS, The United States Postal Service is a lifeline for
millions of Americans, delivering Social Security checks,
prescription medicines and groceries, as well as letters, legal
documents and ballots; and
WHEREAS, In a recent survey, the Pew Research Center found
that 91% of respondents had a favorable view of the United
States Postal Service; and
WHEREAS, The United States Postal Service is an essential
service to the American people and not a for-profit business;
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