Sunday, January 12, 2025–2:45 p.m.
-News Release-
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is demanding that USPS deliver prescriptions, medications, and VA appointment notices to Georgia veterans on time.
Today, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the U.S. Postmaster General after receiving reports from Georgians that they are receiving prescriptions late and appointment notices after their scheduled appointments.
“In addition to issues with receiving prescription medications over the mail, I have heard from constituents that notices for Veterans Affairs claim exams are not being delivered in a timely manner,” Sen. Ossoff wrote to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. “These notices with time-sensitive information, such as appointment information, must be delivered on time.”
“Access to medical information in a timely manner is vital for the well-being and health of all veterans who have served our nation,” Sen. Ossoff continued. “I urge you to investigate these issues specific to veterans’ healthcare.
Sen. Ossoff continues to apply maximum pressure on USPS leadership and conduct vigorous oversight of the USPS to resolve challenges Georgia families and businesses are facing.
Last month, in a U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing, Sen. Ossoff pressed USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy — under oath — for specific answers and solutions to the continued delays Georgia families and businesses face getting mail and packages on time.
In September, Sen. Ossoff introduced the Postmaster General Reform Act of 2024, which would make the position of Postmaster General subject to a Presidential appointment with confirmation required by the U.S. Senate, similar to other Administration positions.
In August, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) after receiving reports from Georgia constituents that they are being charged penalties and interest fees on late or missing filings and payments that they mailed to the IRS via USPS.
In June, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General after Fulton County Clerk of Courts Ché Alexander uncovered that over 1,100 official pieces of Court correspondence — including notices of hearings, orders from the Court, and other legal documents — never reached intended recipients and had returned to the Court marked as “return to sender” by USPS.
In April, Sen. Ossoff questioned Postmaster General DeJoy under oath during a U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing about the delays.
Click here to read Sen. Ossoff’s inquiry with the Postmaster General.
