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119-s-4505119th CongressWALLET

A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.

Sponsored By: Senator Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

In Committee

Summary

Requires a unique ZIP Code for each of 83 named communities. The bill directs the United States Postal Service to assign one ZIP Code that is unique to each listed community within one year, covering towns across many states from California to Wyoming.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Unique ZIP Codes for 83 Communities

This bill would require the United States Postal Service to give each of 83 named communities one unique ZIP Code. The Postal Service would have to finish these designations within one year after enactment. If enacted, residents, businesses, and local organizations would likely need to update addresses for mail, bills, and deliveries. The bill does not provide funding, penalties, or transition rules beyond the one-year deadline.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

IA • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/12/2026

  • Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 5/12/2026

  • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 5/12/2026

  • Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 5/19/2026

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 5/19/2026

  • Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 7/13/2026

  • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 7/13/2026

  • Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 8/4/2026

  • Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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