[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 214 (Thursday, December 17, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

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                            HON. KWANZA HALL

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 17, 2020

  Mr. HALL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak about the importance 
of the United States Postal Service.
  The Postal Service is an integral institution--so integral that its 
presence in our nation is mandated in our founding charter.
  The United States Postal Service is so deeply ingrained in our 
nation's history, commerce, and quality of life, that we can often take 
it for granted.
  In fact, their role in our country's democracy was never more evident 
than in this last election.
  This year in addition to delivering our prescriptions and packages, 
they also delivered our ballots and made sure our voices were heard.
  They are the unsung heroes.
  During this holiday season, as we all await packages to give to our 
loved ones, let us not forget the Postal workers who deliver more than 
155 billion pieces of mail per year.
  For their work and commitment this season, and every holiday season, 
I support overtime pay.
  It's time to revisit the idea of mandatory overtime and propose a 
measure that will provide automatic overtime to workers who extend 
their time beyond eight hours a day during the holiday season.

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