May 6, 2025
Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
To prohibit implementation of the Regional Transportation Optimization initiative, or similar initiative from being implemented by the United States Postal Service if the Postal Regulatory Commission has determined the initiative will negatively affect rural communities, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the No Regional Transportation Optimization Act
or the No RTO Act
.
Sec. 2. Prohibition
The United States Postal Service shall not implement its Regional Transportation Optimization initiative, or any similar initiative, if the Postal Regulatory Commission has determined in an advisory opinion, pursuant to section 3661 of title 39, United States Code, that such implementation will negatively affect rural communities.