Congressman Moylan Urges Immediate Action to Address Alarming Delivery Delays in Guam

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Congressman James Moylan, a vocal advocate for strengthening federal services in Guam, has issued a stern warning to U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner and VA Pacific Islands Director Thandi Brooks, pleading for immediate action to resolve alarming delivery delays in the island. Reports of veterans and residents experiencing prolonged delays, with some medications taking up to six to eight weeks or longer to arrive, have sparked a chorus of concern about the reliability of critical postal services in Guam.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congressman Moylan has sent letters to U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner and VA Pacific Islands Director Thandi Brooks, urging them to take immediate action to address delivery delays in Guam.
  • Reports from veterans and residents have revealed prolonged delays, with some medications taking up to six to eight weeks or longer to arrive.
  • Congressman Moylan has asked USPS to clarify whether parcels under one pound (which includes most VA prescriptions) are being routed by ground service rather than air, and whether alternatives to the Oakland, California hub are being explored to reduce bottlenecks.
  • Congressman Moylan has pressed for solutions to ensure that customers paying higher shipping rates are receiving the service they have paid for.
  • Congressman Moylan is working to secure meetings with USPS and VA leadership to press for answers and timelines on corrective action.
  • The Congressman has pledged to keep pushing for solutions until veterans, families, and businesses on Guam can depend on seamless and timely service.

Statistics:

  • Up to 8 weeks: The reported delay time for some medications to arrive in Guam.
  • 1 pound: The weight of parcels that may be routed by ground service rather than air, according to Congressman Moylan's letter to the Postmaster General.
  • Oakland, California: The hub that Congressman Moylan has asked USPS to explore alternatives to reduce bottlenecks.
  • Veterans: The affectees of delivery delays who are most concerned about access to essential medications on time.

Sources:

  • Congressman James Moylan's news release from the Office of the MP.
  • Congressman Moylan's letters to U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner and VA Pacific Islands Director Thandi Brooks.