The USPS is critical to Montanans, especially our seniors, veterans, and rural communities across the Treasure State. The postal service supports Montana jobs and provides critical access to supplies like life-saving prescription drugs and medicines for Montanans.
Daines Calls for an Investigation on the Mishandling of Montana Veteran’s Remains by USPS
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter requesting the United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of the Inspector General investigate an incident where the remains of a Montana veteran, Donald Tyler, were lost in the mail. “While his remains were eventually returned to Mrs. Tyler and the USPS will reimburse her for the damaged urn, it is unacceptable that a federal agency misplaced the human remains of an American citizen,” Daines wrote. “I urge you to conduct a full and thorough investigation into this matter to identify the cause and identify any reforms necessary to ensure that a
Daines: We Must Support the Postal Service, Protect Rural Montana Communities Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to Senate leadership urging emergency funding, additional borrowing authority, and debt forgiveness to support the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and help it survive the current national pandemic. “The Postal Service plays a critical role in American society, and its services are needed now more than ever, especially in our rural communities where local access to grocery stores, pharmacies, and other vital services is often limited or nonexistent,” Daines wrote. “Without immediate relief, the USPS may have to limit or cease operations, which would cause significant harm to Americans who