A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Sponsored By: Senator Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would require the United States Postal Service to assign a single, unique ZIP Code to each of 75 named communities across multiple states. The list names cities, towns, townships, and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and would give USPS one year to make those designations.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New ZIP codes for 75 communities
If enacted, the Postal Service would assign a single, unique ZIP Code to each of 75 named communities. The Postal Service would have up to 1 year after enactment to finish the designations. If you live or run a business in a listed community, your address would get that unique ZIP Code. This would make mail, deliveries, and service addresses clearer.
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
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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