WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04) released the following statement regarding a recent incident in Richmond, in which large bundles of undelivered mail were found in trash bins:

“Early this week, we were made aware of video evidence that large bundles of undelivered mail were discarded in multiple trash bins at a local church in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond. Among the discarded items found were bills and important tax documents. We immediately contacted the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Inspector General (IG) about this issue. Today, we learned from the USPS IG that this incident is under investigation, and the discarded mail will be processed for delivery immediately. We will continue to stay in contact with the USPS OIG to be updated on the investigation. As we continue to hear of issues regarding the USPS across Virginia, we will keep working to ensure all Virginians have efficient and secure mail delivery.”

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