Two senior members of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are preparing legislation to withdraw approximately $3 billion allocated for the electrification of the United States Postal Service (USPS), according to a report by Fox News.
Republican Senator Joni Ernst and Congressman Michael Cloud are expected to introduce the “Return to Sender Act,” which seeks to reclaim funds designated under former President Joe Bidenās Inflation Reduction Act. The bill aims to halt the USPSās planned expansion of its electric vehicle fleet, a key initiative of the Biden administrationās climate agenda.
The USPS has committed to purchasing 66,000 electric delivery vehicles and an initial batch of 14,000 charging stations by 2028, with Oshkosh set to supply 45,000 units. Contracts have also been awarded to Siemens, ChargePoint, and Blink for charging infrastructure. However, Republican lawmakers argue that reclaiming the funds is necessary to reassess spending priorities.
Even before Donald Trump took office, sources told Reuters that his team was reviewing ways to cancel the USPSās contracts for electric vehicle procurement. While the agency operates independently with its own board of governors, industry experts suggest a shift in federal policy could influence the mix of future vehicle purchases.
Bidenās administration had directed multiple federal agencies, including the USPS, to adopt stricter emissions and fuel standards as part of a broader push toward electrification. The $3 billion allocation for USPS electrification was part of the $430 billion Climate Change Act.
Legal and logistical challenges may complicate efforts to revoke existing contracts. Analysts suggest that while outright cancellation is unlikely, changes in policy could lead to a reduction in the number of electric vehicles procured.