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HR765119th CongressWALLET

MAILS Act

Sponsored By: Representative Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]

Introduced

Summary

More local control and transparency for post office relocations and new post office requests. The bill would require the Postal Service to set up a formal process for local officials to request new post offices and to tighten notice, community input, and reporting rules for temporary relocations.

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  • Local governments and officials would get a formal request process created within 90 days and a written outline at least 30 days before any temporary relocation.
  • Residents and customers would see stronger public involvement for moves longer than 2 days, including public notice at least 15 days before and a public presentation within 15 days after notice.
  • Oversight and Postal Service accountability would increase through periodic updates every 60 days while a relocation continues and a required report for relocations that exceed 180 days.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Local input on post office moves

If enacted, the Postal Service would have to follow new rules before temporarily moving post office retail services. Moves longer than 2 days would need community input. The Postal Service would send a written outline and offer to discuss to local elected officials at least 30 days before a move. The public would get notice at least 15 days before the move and a public presentation would be held within 15 days after officials are told. The Postal Service would send status updates every 60 days starting 60 days after the first 30-day comment period ends, and continue until 60 days after the move ends. If a temporary move lasts more than 180 days, the Postal Service would have to file a report within 30 days to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and affected Members of Congress that explains notifications and any extension.

Rule to request new post offices

This bill would require the Postal Service to write a formal regulation letting a local government official request a new post office in their area. The Postal Service would have to issue that rule not later than 90 days after the Act becomes law. The rulemaking would set a process but would not itself fund or guarantee a new post office.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]

ID • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 1/28/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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