Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 5th district since 2005, recently shared his thoughts on several legislative issues via social media. His comments reflect ongoing efforts to address historical and current challenges within the United States.
On December 6, 2024, Rep. Cleaver highlighted the anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment, stating "It's been 159 years since the 13th Amendment was ratified." He advocated for passing an "Abolition Amendment" introduced by fellow lawmakers to "finally #EndTheException in the 13th Amendment and ban slavery once and for all."
Later that day, Rep. Cleaver expressed agreement with Senator Hawley regarding concerns about Postmaster General DeJoy's reforms. In his post at 20:27 UTC, he remarked, "Postmaster General DeJoy’s reforms in the name of 'efficiency' as well as his non-existent experience in government have undermined USPS performance and harmed Missourians who rely on their services."
In another tweet posted simultaneously at 20:27 UTC, Rep. Cleaver announced collaboration with Congresswoman Hageman on new legislation aimed at protecting mail processing centers nationwide. He stated, "That’s why I teamed up with Congresswoman Hageman to introduce legislation that would protect mail processing centers in communities nationwide." The proposed bipartisan Postal Processing Protection Act seeks to safeguard these essential community resources.
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