Where is the United States Postal Service Headquarters?

Washington, D.C., United States
United States Postal Service/Headquarters

How much is a stamp in 2021?

The First Class Mail letter (1 oz.) rate for postage purchased at the Post Office will increase three cents to $0.58 from $0.55.

How do I contact postmaster general?

The phone number for the United States Postmaster General Headquarters is 1-800-275-8777.

Who owns the US Post Office?

Although it is owned entirely by the United States Government, the USPS functions as if it were a private corporation. It is run by an 11-member Board of Governors appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, with one member — the Postmaster General — acting as the Chief Executive Officer.

Who funds the USPS?

The Postal Service receives no direct taxpayer funds. It relies on revenues from stamps and other service fees. Although COVID-19 has choked off the USPS revenue in recent months, factors that arose well before coronavirus have contributed to the unsustainability of the Postal Service’s financial situation for years.

Will postage go up in 2021?

2021 USPS® mid-year postage rate change summary. The USPS has approved a mid-year rate increase for letter mail, postcards and flats that will go into effect on August 29, 2021. With new rates, the discount for First-Class Metered Letters (SendPro rate) increases to 5¢ for every First-Class Letter you send.

Why is my mail taking so long?

The U.S. Postal Service said there are two main reasons for all these delays. One, more people have been shipping a lot more packages during the pandemic. And two, there are staffing issues, with thousands of postal workers out on quarantine on any given day.

What is wrong with the US Postal Service?

The 2020-2021 United States Postal Service crisis is a series of events that have caused backlogs and delays in the delivery of mail by the United States Postal Service (USPS). The crisis stems primarily from changes implemented by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy shortly after taking office in June 2020.

How do I contact the postal inspector?

Call 1-877-876-2455. Visit www.uspis.gov to report suspected fraud online. To learn more about mail fraud or to report suspected fraud, visit the U.S. Postal Inspection Web site at www.uspis.gov.

Who is above the postmaster?

The 9 governors elect the postmaster general, the chairman of the board as well as the USPS inspector general; the governors and the postmaster general elect the deputy postmaster general….Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service.