GAO-26-107336 Fast Facts Congress created USPS to be financially self-sufficient. However, USPS has lost billions since 2007 as people use mail less and costs increase. As a result, USPS’s financial viability has been on our High Risk list since 2009. USPS has tried to improve financially by raising prices and making operational changes. Congress also […]
MARYLAND — 12/11/25 – The Postal Service is reaching out to communities to raise public awareness on the importance of keeping walkways, sidewalks, and approaches to mailboxes clear from snow and ice so carriers can provide safe mail delivery. Any amount of snow can cause a dangerous situation for mail carriers and others. Keeping a […]
USPS is ready to deliver millions of holiday greetings and gifts WASHINGTON — 12/10/25 – Next week is the last week to get holiday gifts and greetings in the mail by the recommended deadlines. Customer traffic at all Post Office locations has been steadily increasing since Dec. 1, and this week is expected to be […]
250 Years of Service: The Postal Service’s Enduring Commitment to Connecting Service Members and Loved Ones The U.S. Mail is essential to military morale WASHINGTON — 112/03/25 – The U.S. Postal Service highlights its long and proud history of ensuring a vital connection between American service members and their loved ones back home. From the […]
The semipostal release raises funds for post-traumatic stress disorder The Healing PTSD stamp features a photographic illustration of a green plant sprouting, which is intended to symbolize the PTSD healing process. 12/01/25 – The Postal Service will highlight its Healing PTSD stamp in December. Semipostal stamps are First-Class Mail stamps sold at a price above the […]
New team option, expanded online catalog make fulfilling kids’ and families’ holiday wishes easier Key Takeaways Letter adoption for USPS Operation Santa opens today, Nov. 17. New emphasis on adopting family letters — including a built-in team option — to help fulfill multiple wishes from the same household. Santa’s Gift Shoppe — powered by Toys“R”Us […]
WASHINGTON —11/14/25 – Below are the prepared remarks of Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner, delivered during the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors open session on Nov. 14, 2025. Good morning. Thank you, Chairwoman McReynolds, for your introduction. I appreciate those in attendance and those listening today. Your interest in this treasured American institution is […]
Derek Kan re-elected to serve as vice chair WASHINGTON — 11/14/25 – During today’s meeting of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, Amber F. McReynolds was unanimously re-elected by her fellow governors to serve as chair of the Board for a second term. The governors also unanimously re-elected Derek Kan to serve as vice […]
Postal Service continues to offer great values for shipping and reliable service to the American people. Pricing actions are part of a balanced approach under the Postal Service’s 10-year transformation plan for achieving financial sustainability and service excellence. As previously announced, the Postal Service will not raise prices in January for Mailing Services; the price […]
Operating revenue was $80.5 billion, a 1.2 percent increase, due largely to growth in USPS Ground Advantage and strategic price increases Net loss decreased $542 million compared to prior year while controllable loss increased by $900 million, reflecting lower than expected revenues from our package business Transportation expense reductions of $422 million reflect continued progress […]