# Hawley Targets USPS Bonuses | St. Louis News

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Podcast: [St. Louis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237)
Published: 2026-07-23T22:22:30+00:00
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Senator Josh Hawley is rolling out new legislation to crack down on USPS executive bonuses, calling it the “No Bonuses for Bad Service Act.” The bill would withhold bonuses for top postal leaders like the Postmaster General and Deputy if they fail to hit a 95% on-time delivery rate. Hawley’s pushing for greater accountability, demanding performance reports be sent to the Postal Regulatory Commission and criticizing the current leadership for ignoring his requests for transparency — instead of documents, he was offered a tour of a processing center. His office reveals that top USPS executives have earned over $2 million in bonuses in the past decade, with former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy alone taking home more than $567,000 in his last three years — and current Postmaster General David Steiner has already pocketed $170,000 since taking office. The bill’s timing coincides with widespread mail delays, especially in Missouri, and while its introduction date and bipartisan support are still uncertain, Hawley’s message is clear: pay should be tied to performance, not perks. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ec6f8cdaccc868b5

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