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Senator Hawley launches new congressional investigation into widespread mail delivery failures across Missouri MISSOURI – Senator Josh Hawley has launched a new congressional investigation into widespread mail delivery failures across Missouri, citing possible criminal activity and what he calls “lavish bonuses” for top Postal Service executives. Hawley’s announcement follows a tense June 24 Senate Homeland Security hearing in which he pressed Postmaster General David Steiner over thousands of pieces of abandoned mail discovered April 29 in North St. Louis, chronic delays at Missouri processing centers, and Steiner’s acceptance of a $305,781 bonus. Steiner admitted during the hearing that he had not previously heard about the dumped mail, prompting Hawley to question USPS leadership and demand accountability. Federal audits have documented severe backlogs in Missouri, including millions of delayed pieces of mail at the St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center and nearly 100,000 delayed items in Kansas City during a three‑day inspection. Hawley says these failures show a pattern of mismanagement that has left Missourians without reliable mail service for years. In letters sent to Steiner, Hawley is demanding internal USPS communications, delivery‑time records, and detailed financial statements on executive compensation, including “non‑salary” bonuses paid over the last decade. He also wants clarification on whether any postal employees tied to the dumped mail have been referred for criminal prosecution. Steiner has pushed back, accusing Hawley of using outdated information and urging “respectful decorum” in future exchanges. Hawley says the investigation will continue until USPS provides full transparency and Missourians receive the on‑time mail delivery they are entitled to.