Congress is currently considering legislation β H.R. 2441 and S. 1877 β that would make electronic delivery the default for many essential financial and personal documents, requiring consumers to opt in to continue receiving paper-based communications.
While the bills are positioned as supporting modernization and digital access, the truth is they represent a direct threat to the printing industry and the right to consumer choice.
π Whatβs at Stake for the Printing Industry
If passed, this legislation would:
- Diminish consumer access to paper-based communications, especially for seniors, rural communities, and low-income individuals without reliable broadband.
- Reduce demand for printed financial statements and disclosures β a critical revenue stream for printers, paper producers, and mailing services.
- Jeopardize data security by pushing sensitive personal information into less secure digital channels.
- Undermine an industry that supports over 7.9 million U.S. jobs and contributes $1.9 trillion in annual sales revenue.
Additionally, the proposed shift could result in $2 billion in annual losses to the U.S. Postal Service, further destabilizing mail delivery services that many printers rely on.
π Why It Matters to You
As a member of the printing industry, your business relies on strong demand for paper-based communication. This legislation threatens that demand by removing paper as the default option β pushing consumers into digital delivery unless they take specific action to opt in.
Itβs not just a policy change β itβs a forced migration away from print.
β Take Action Now
We urge every member to contact their U.S. Senators and Representatives today and voice strong opposition to H.R. 2441 and S. 1877.
π£ Amplify the Message
Please share this alert with:
- Your employees
- Customers and vendors
- Industry partners and peers
The more voices we raise, the louder our message becomes.