Peter Pastre
USPS Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy
Peter Pastre earned a bachelor’s degree in political science at the University of California in Los Angeles. He served as a legislative aide for the U.S. Senator and was a political campaign professional in California state politics.
He spent nearly three decades as a government relations executive in the private sector, primarily in the global life insurance industry.
In September 2020, he was named vice president of Government Relations and Public Policy for the United States Postal Service (USPS). He reports to the Postmaster General.
In the News…
The U.S. Postal Service is moving ahead with its decision to increase costs on August 29 in an effort to boost revenue.
According to a letter from USPS Vice President of Government Elations and Public Policy Peter Pastre, “Under the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) of 2006, the PRC [Postal Regulations Commission] administers regulations and pricing rules based on whether a product is considered ‘market dominant’ or ‘competitive. Since the enhancement of the PAEA, the USPS has not had sufficient pricing authority for its market-dominant products to adequately respond to changing market realities.”
First-class mail stamp prices will increase from 55 cents to 58 cents, and general mail products will see average price increases of about 6.8 percent. Costs for magazines, newspapers, and catalogs will increase by 8 percent.
Contact this Leader…
Did you pray for Vice President Pastre today? You can let him know at:
Mr. Peter Pastre, Vice President
Government Relations and Public Policy Office
United States Postal Service Headquarters
475 L’Enfant Plaza SE
Washington, DC 20260
