USPS
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | United States Postal Service |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
USPS stands for United States Postal Service, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Delivers mail to every US address six days a week as an independent establishment of the executive branch that is expected to cover its costs from postage and fees rather than tax money. It is led by the Postmaster General, chosen by a presidentially appointed Board of Governors.
Example: The package is in USPS custody and should reach the local post office tomorrow.
Usage notes
Its history begins with Benjamin Franklin, named postmaster general by the Continental Congress in 1775; the cabinet-level Post Office Department was reorganized into the USPS by the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970. A 2006 mandate to prefund retiree health benefits drove years of losses until Congress repealed it in 2022. It holds a legal monopoly on letter delivery and mailbox access.
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