USPS Act
Sponsored By: Representative Bost
Introduced
Summary
Public notice and local review for emergency post office suspensions. This bill would require the Postal Service to follow clear notice, review, and relocation steps when a post office temporarily suspends operations because of an emergency.
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- Families and residents: Residents would see a sign at the post office and a notice on the Postal Service website on day 1. If a suspension reaches 30 days they could submit comments during a 30-day public review.
- Local officials and lawmakers: Each affected Member of the House, each Senator for the State, and the head of each local government unit must be notified within 5 days. Local leaders must be solicited for input on relocations and given a 30-day comment period on proposed new sites.
- Postal Service operations: The Postmaster General, working with local postmasters, would be required to create an emergency action plan. If a suspension lasts 60 days the Postal Regulatory Commission must review the case and the Postal Service must begin relocation consistent with existing rules.
- Transparency and reporting: Beginning January 1, 2026 and each year after, the Postal Service must report to Congress every emergency suspension with the post office location, duration, and reason.
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Faster post office notices and yearly reports
If enacted, USPS would have to post a sign and a website notice on the first day an emergency closes a post office. The notice would say why it closed, how mail will be handled for now, and the expected end date. USPS would also have to tell local government heads, the district’s House Members, and the State’s Senators within 5 days. Starting by January 1, 2026, USPS would send Congress a report each year listing every emergency closure, where it happened, how long it lasted, and why.
Stronger rules for long post office closures
If enacted, a 30‑day emergency closure would start a 30‑day public review so customers and local officials can comment. The postmaster, with the Postmaster General, would create an action plan for the suspension. If the closure reaches 60 days, the Postal Regulatory Commission would review it and USPS would begin relocation under existing federal rules. USPS would have to get input from local government heads and open 30 days of public comment on the proposed new site. The bill would define which events count as an emergency, including natural disasters, lease loss, not enough qualified staff, severe or irreparable damage, health and safety issues like mold, or mail security risks.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Bost
IL • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
TX • R
Sponsored 7/23/2025
Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
MO • R
Sponsored 7/23/2025
LaMalfa
CA • R
Sponsored 7/23/2025
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
TN • R
Sponsored 7/29/2025
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
TN • R
Sponsored 10/24/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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