Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB4291

Introduced
6/22/23  

Caption

To direct the United States Postal Service to modify the ZIP Code for Goose Creek, South Carolina, and for other purposes.

Impact

The bill, if enacted, would notably alter the postal mapping for Goose Creek, which could have broader implications for local businesses and residents. With an accurate ZIP Code, mail delivery services could improve, benefiting local businesses by ensuring timely delivery of goods and essential services. Additionally, this change enhances the city's control over its postal service needs, aligning postal operations more closely with community needs and expectations.

Summary

House Bill 4291 directs the United States Postal Service to modify the ZIP Code for Goose Creek, South Carolina, aligning it with proposed boundaries set forth by the City of Goose Creek. This bill aims to streamline postal services and improve mail delivery efficiency for residents in the affected area. By aligning the ZIP Code with the updated municipal boundaries, the bill strives to ensure that residents have more consistent mail services, thereby enhancing local administration and governance related to postal services.

Contention

While there may not be significant points of contention explicitly detailed in the available resources, modifying ZIP Code boundaries can sometimes lead to disputes regarding service areas, especially in cases where residents or businesses feel disenfranchised by changes in postal designation. Stakeholders in Goose Creek might have differing opinions on how these adjustments impact community identity and local governance structures.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB4253

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 307 N Goose Creek Blvd in Goose Creek, South Carolina, as the "Lucille Simmons Whipper Post Office Building".

US HB3095

To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.

US HB8753

To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.

US HB4292

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 774 Sea Island Pkwy, in Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, as the "Laura Matilda Towne Post Office Building".

US HB696

To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Eastvale, California.

US HB860

To establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.

US SB278

A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for particular communities, and for other purposes.

US HB9839

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modernize the Postal Service regulations, and for other purposes.

US HB299

Care Packages for Our Heroes Act of 2023 This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office address that limit the charge for distance traveled.

US HB4318

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to eliminate reliance on the change of address information provided by the United States Postal Service for the purpose of removing ineligible voters from the official list of voters in a State, and for other purposes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.