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Aug 23, 2020, 17 tweets

.@RepDonBacon (R-#NE02): "This (USPS) Bill was not perfect, but the critical role the postal service plays in our country and the fact the postal system will become insolvent next year led me to vote in support." bacon.house.gov/news/documents…

.@RepBost (R-#IL12): "While Congress approved additional funding today with my support, I still share President Trump’s concerns over the process in place for counting an unprecedented number of votes by mail." bost.house.gov/media-center/p…

Rep. @VernBuchanan (R-#FL16): "Millions of Americans, especially seniors, depend on a healthy and functioning Postal Service. I voted for the bill today to make sure the Postal Service has the resources to deliver the mail."

Rep. @RodneyDavis (R-#IL13), House Admin Cmte Ranking Mbr: "The men and women of the Postal Service are working tirelessly during this pandemic, and we need to do everything we can to support them, which is why I support the Delivering for America Act." rodneydavis.house.gov/news/documents…

.@RepBrianFitz (R-#PA01): “I am a proud cosponsor of H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, and I was proud to vote in favor of this legislation." fitzpatrick.house.gov/media-center/p…

Rep. @HerreraBeutler (R-#WA03): "I was pleased to vote to shore up the post office today, but we have other urgent needs."

Rep. @HurdOnTheHill (R-#TX23): "America’s postal service is essential, and, like always, I will continue to support them.This additional money is a short-term measure for USPS, which will help this vital institution as we continue to battle this pandemic." hurd.house.gov/media-center/p…

.@RepLaMalfa (R-#CA01): "I supported this bill to bring peace of mind to our constituents during this time, and to reinforce the importance of the Postal Service and its letter carriers’ ability to serve our rural area.” lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/p…

.@RepMcCaul (R-#TX10), House Foreign Affairs Cmte Ranking Member: "I have advocated for USPS funding in past COVID-19 relief legislation and will continue to do so along with funding for other essential services during this pandemic."

.@RepMcKinley (R-#WV01): "This vote is just the latest example of standing up for postal workers and the communities who depend on them." mckinley.house.gov/news/documents…

.@RepTomReed (R-#NY23) on voting Yes on Democrats' USPS bill.

.@RepChrisSmith (R-#NJ04):"The USPS,its universal delivery network,and its postal workers and carriers are reliable presence in communities across the nation.We must not shortchange USPS which has proven so critical to our economy, elections & democracy." chrissmith.house.gov/news/documents…

.@RepSteveStivers (R-#OH15):"I was proud to vote in support of HR 8015 so that the USPS has the resources it needs in the short term,and look forward to continuing to work in a bipartisan manner to make the necessary changes that puts it on the path to long-term fiscal solvency.”

.@RepFredUpton (R-#MI06):“Today we voted to provide the postal service with an additional $25B and to strengthen efforts to keep this important service operational...We can’t mail this one in. Congress has to step up and get a deal across the finish line."
upton.house.gov/news/documents…

.@RepBalderson (R-#OH12): "The needs of America’s families – like those I represent in Ohio – come first, and this legislation will support them as well as bolster jobs across the country.”
balderson.house.gov/news/documents…

House USPS Bill Vote Update: New #NY27 Republican @RepJacobs announced in Tuesday's Congressional Record he meant to vote Yes instead of No on Democrats' USPS bill on Saturday.He was sworn in last month to serve out the rest of fmr GOP Rep Chris Collins' term until end of the yr.

Jacobs (R-NY):"I fully support the USPS & I had every intention of voting in favor of HR 8015, the Delivering for America Act.I made an unfortunate mistake and voted no instead of yes.I will ensure the Congressional Record is corrected to reflect my support for this legislation."

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