No RTO Act
The No RTO Act prohibits the U.S. Postal Service from implementing its Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) initiative or similar programs if the Postal Regulatory Commission determines such action would negatively impact rural communities. It requires the Postal Regulatory Commission to issue an advisory opinion under 39 U.S.C. § 3661 before the USPS can proceed with RTO. This law directly affects the USPS's operational planning and aims to protect rural mail delivery services from potential disruptions. The policy change blocks RTO implementation based on the Commission's findings, not on a blanket ban.
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Introduction
May 2025
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Introduced May 6, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
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May 6, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
May 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Josh Hawley
RRepublican
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