United States Postal Service Mission Statement
On April 1, the USPS Board of Governors adopted the following mission statement:
Our History
The United States Postal Service has a storied history as the institution of our government guaranteeing safe and secure communication among and between the government and the American people.
Many are familiar with our history, which began with the Second Continental Congress and Benjamin Franklin in 1775 and continued in 1787, when the Postal Clause of the U.S. Constitution empowered Congress to establish post offices and post roads.
Congress exercised these powers with the passage of The Post Office Act of 1792, which made the Postal Service a permanent fixture of the federal government. The act included provisions to facilitate freedom of the press, the privacy of personal correspondence and expand the nation’s physical infrastructure—all vital to our nation’s growth and prosperity.
These principles and objectives endure. While radio, television and the internet have irrevocably altered our information-gathering habits, postal correspondence remains the most secure and resilient form of communication, providing the American people with a delivery infrastructure vital to our national security.
The USPS retains the largest physical and logistical infrastructure of any non-military government institution, providing an indispensable foundation supporting an ever-changing and evolving nationwide communication network. Capitalizing on its expertise in scheduling and high-volume storing, the USPS also serves a vital role enabling digital commerce.
Our Mission
Carrying Out Our Mission
To meet this mission, we will:
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