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119-s-155119th CongressWALLET

MAILS Act

Sponsored By: Senator Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

Introduced

Summary

local input and transparency would be the focus of this bill, which would force the U.S. Postal Service to set up a formal process for local officials to request new post offices and to give communities clearer notice and feedback opportunities when retail services are moved. It would tighten rules on short-term relocations and add reporting requirements for long moves.

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  • Local governments and communities: Would create a formal, rule-based process for local officials to request a new post office, with USPS required to establish that process within 90 days. This gives local leaders a clear path to seek facilities.
  • Local customers and post office operations: Would require community input before any temporary relocation exceeds 2 days, prompt public notices and a presentation, and periodic updates while a relocation continues. This increases public visibility into where retail services operate.
  • Congressional oversight and reporting: For relocations that last longer than 180 days, USPS would need to send a report within 30 days to key congressional committees and the affected district or state representatives explaining communications and the extension rationale.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More local input for post offices

If enacted, the bill would require the Postal Service to give local communities more notice and chances to comment before moving retail post office services. Within 90 days of enactment, USPS would have to make a formal process for local government officials to request a new post office. The bill would define what counts as a "post office" (including remotely managed, part‑time, and administrative sites) and what counts as a "temporary relocation". USPS would have to collect community input before any temporary relocation longer than 2 days, give written notice and offer to meet with local elected officials at least 30 days before a move, post public notice at least 15 days before, and hold a public presentation within 15 days after notifying officials. The bill would also require periodic updates every 60 days during long relocations and a formal report to specified congressional committees and affected members of Congress within 30 days if a temporary relocation lasts over 180 days, explaining compliance and any extension.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

ID • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 1/21/2025

  • Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 1/21/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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