U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Steps Down
Stephanie Buka by Stephanie Buka, Government Affairs Manager Feb 21, 2025

On February 18, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will step down after nearly five years in office. The Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG) will begin selecting his successor. 

A former logistics executive, DeJoy was the first postmaster general in nearly two decades who was not a career postal employee. He spearheaded the Delivering for America plan, a 10-year strategy focused on financial sustainability and modernization, including consolidating mail processing centers to cut costs.  

Critics, including members of Congress, argued that the consolidations have slowed service, particularly in rural areas. Throughout his tenure, DeJoy defended USPS reforms before Congress, citing years of underinvestment and strategic neglect. 

Despite reform efforts, USPS reported a $9.5 billion net loss in FY 2024, following a $6.5 billion loss in FY 2023, as first-class mail volume continued its long decline. To address financial challenges, USPS raised stamp prices in July 2024 and plans further increases each July and January through 2027, except for a temporary pause which took place in January 2025. 

Because USPS is a key delivery channel for the printing industry, PRINTING United Alliance has a vested interest in ensuring a reliable and affordable postal service. We will continue to collaborate closely with our partners, including policymakers, industry leaders, and postal stakeholders, to ensure that the U.S. Postal Service remains a reliable and cost-effective service for businesses and consumers alike.  

This American institution, celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, has long been a cornerstone of communication and commerce, connecting communities, businesses, and individuals across the nation. Its role in delivering mail and packages reliably and affordably remains as vital today as ever. The Alliance thanks Mr. DeJoy for his public service as we look forward to working with a future postmaster general. Through collaboration, innovation, and smart policy, we can ensure that the U.S. Postal Service continues to thrive for generations to come. 

In this article, Stephanie Buka, Government Affairs Manager, PRINTING United Alliance, discusses the departure of USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. More information can be found at Business Excellence-Legislation or reach out to Steph should you have additional questions specific to how these issues may affect your business: sbuka@printing.org.       

To become a member of the Alliance and learn more about how our subject matter experts can assist your company with services and resources such as those mentioned in this article, please contact the Alliance membership team: 888-385-3588 / membership@printing.org.    

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Stephanie Buka is the Government Affairs Manager for PRINTING United Alliance. In this role, she supports Ford Bowers, CEO, the Government Affairs team, and coordinates efforts with contracted lobbying firm, ACG Advocacy. Buka is the chief editor of the Industry Advocate newsletter. She is responsible for advocacy campaigns, policy analysis, strategy development and team leadership, all aimed at promoting the Alliance's legislative agenda. She is also responsible for the administration of the Alliance's political action committee, PrintPAC.

Prior to joining the Alliance, Buka served as a senior legislative researcher, and later as a constituent services coordinator, for the 15-member legislative body representing 1.3 million residents of Allegheny County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition to drafting legislation and addressing constituent concerns, Buka cultivated strong relationships with appointed and elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels of government.

Buka holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). She also earned a master's degree in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, along with a Certificate in Forensic Science and Law from Duquesne University.

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