Brendan Boyle (D-PA)
Protecting Neighborhood Postal Access
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Protecting Neighborhood Postal Access Act. It requires the United States Postal Service to notify customers and officials if a leased post office is at risk of closing due to a lease ending, a facility being sold, or a loss of access. Under Section 2, the Postal Service must also submit a service continuity plan to Congress before the closure happens. Additionally, the Postal Service must try to relocate the post office to a new facility within the same ZIP Code. If they cannot find a new facility, they must submit a report explaining why to Congress. Finally, a report detailing the search and the expected impact on the community must be sent to Congress within 90 days of the closure or relocation.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill enhances transparency by requiring the Postal Service to notify customers and officials and submit continuity plans and reports to Congress.
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill protects postal access and requires impact assessments regarding seniors who rely heavily on local post offices.
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill mandates tracking and reporting on the impact of post office closures on veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(b) requires the Postal Service to mail a notice to every person in the ZIP Code and notify local government leaders, employees, and elected officials within 15 days of knowing a leased post office is at risk of closure. This is a positive step for accountability because it keeps everyday people and our voted officials fully informed so we are not left in the dark.
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Section 2(c) requires the Postal Service to submit a service continuity plan to Congress at least 120 days before a post office closes, detailing how retail postal service will continue. This helps protect the public by ensuring that there is a clear plan in place—such as mobile units, expanded hours nearby, or a new facility—so people do not suddenly lose access to essential mail services.
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Section 2(d) forces the Postmaster General to actively try and move the post office to a new location within the exact same ZIP Code before closing or suspending service. This benefits local neighborhoods by fighting to keep postal services close to home where people rely on them.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that explicitly outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill mandates consideration of impacts on people with disabilities who may struggle with reduced access to postal services. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents benefit from requirements to maintain and relocate local post offices within the same ZIP Code. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill protects postal access and requires impact assessments regarding seniors who rely heavily on local post offices. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill mandates tracking and reporting on the impact of post office closures on veterans. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Maintaining local postal access helps low-income households that may lack reliable transportation to distant facilities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill enhances transparency by requiring the Postal Service to notify customers and officials and submit continuity plans and reports to Congress.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill requires reporting on the expected impact of post office closures on small businesses and aims to maintain local postal access.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill protects community postal access which is critical for rural areas facing potential facility closures.
- 11/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House