This bill would change how the Postmaster General is selected by requiring the President to appoint the person with Senate confirmation, rather than having the Postal Service's Board of Governors make the appointment as currently allowed. The Postmaster General would serve five-year terms that can be renewed for one additional five-year term with Senate approval. The legislation affects the leadership structure of the U.S. Postal Service and gives Congress a formal role in approving who leads the agency. The bill contains no specific funding allocations and would take effect with the next Postmaster General appointment after the law is enacted. This reform would make the Postmaster General position subject to the same presidential appointment and Senate confirmation process used for other senior federal officials.
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