Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB8303

Introduced
5/8/24  

Caption

To require the United States Postal Service to notify postal customers and relevant officials when operations are temporarily suspended at a post office, and for other purposes.

Impact

The enactment of HB 8303 will enhance the communication framework between the USPS and the communities it serves, thus ensuring customers are well-informed during the temporary closures of post offices. By instituting formal notification procedures, the bill is set to prevent confusion and frustration among those reliant on postal services, fostering public trust in USPS operations. Additionally, the bill stipulates that replacement services need to be provided promptly within the same geographic area affected by the closure, thereby aiming to minimize disruption in service.

Summary

House Bill 8303 mandates the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide adequate notifications to postal customers and relevant officials regarding any temporary suspension of operations at a post office. This requirement includes communication on the reasons for the suspension, the expected timeline for operations to resume, and measures in place to provide continued postal services during such suspensions. The bill aims to enhance transparency and maintain service levels for affected customers.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 8303 might stem from concerns about the practical implementation of these requirements. Some stakeholders may question the USPS's ability to efficiently manage the logistics of notifications and replacement services, especially in sparsely populated areas where access to alternate postal services may be limited. Moreover, there may be financial implications for USPS regarding the administrative overhead associated with meeting these new notification and service provisioning standards.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB3958

To require the United States Postal Service to notify postal customers and relevant officials when operations are temporarily suspended at a post office, and for other purposes.

US HB287

Mobile Post Office Relief ActThis bill requires the U.S. Postal Service, under specified circumstances, to provide certain postal services by way of a vehicle or mobile facility when an existing postal retail facility is temporarily not providing such services. 

US HB9839

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

US HB765

Mandating Advisable and Informed Locations and Solutions Act or the MAILS ActThis bill requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to (1) establish a formal process for a local government official to request a new post office, and (2) modify how it communicates with local officials and the public about certain topics.Specifically, USPS must modify existing regulations with respect to temporary relocations of postal retail services for holidays, special events, overflow business, and commemorative events. USPS may not implement any such temporary relocation for more than two days unless it first collects and considers community input. USPS must also provide specified notifications to local officials and the public, periodic updates to local officials, and a public presentation about such a relocation.

US HB9685

USPS Act Upending Secret Postal Shutdowns Act

US HB8040

To limit the closure or consolidation of any United States Postal Service processing and distribution center in Postal Service regions that have failed to meet certain delivery standards, 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 HB8045

POSTAL Act Postal Operations Stay Timely And Local Act

US HB8434

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office".

US HB8408

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 290 NW Peacock Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as the "Trooper Zachary Fink Post Office Building".

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