President Joe Biden nominated former Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to serve on the U.S. Postal Board of Governors after lawmakers had urged action.
March 15, 2024
President Joe Biden has nominated Martin J. Walsh, a Massachusetts resident, to be a member of the USPS Board of Governors.Walsh previously served as U.S. labor secretary.
The nomination will be for the remainder of a seven-year term expiring Dec. 8, 2029.
The U.S. Senate must confirm nominees before they join the board.
The governors are the principal officers of the Postal Service. The board is similar to a board of directors, conducting long-range planning and setting strategic policies, among other duties.
Source: USPS