Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)
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.
A Republican bill with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 5 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 requires the United States Postal Service to notify customers and relevant officials when a post office temporarily stops its operations. It mandates that the USPS provide specific details regarding the suspension, such as the reasons and expected resumption date. The bill also requires the USPS to give people served by the post office an opportunity to comment on the suspension or any relocation. Furthermore, the USPS must provide replacement retail postal services during the period when operations are suspended. These requirements apply to temporary suspensions that begin after the act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill increases transparency by requiring the USPS to provide detailed notices and status updates regarding temporary suspensions.
- Scored +3
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill protects consumers by ensuring they are notified of service disruptions and provided with replacement retail options.
- Scored +2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides stability for service access, which can be critical for low-income households relying on postal services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The USPS must provide specific information regarding the reasons for a suspension, the expected start date, and an estimate of when operations will resume (Section 1(b)(1)(B)(i)). This ensures people are not left in the dark about why their local office is closed.
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Direct Communication: Notices must be sent via mail, placed at the physical location, posted on the USPS website and social media, and emailed to relevant officials (Section 1(b)(4)). This multi-channel approach helps ensure people actually receive the information.
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Public Input: The bill requires the USPS to provide persons served by a post office an opportunity to present their views on the temporary suspension or potential relocation (Section 1(c)). This gives the community a voice in the process.
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Maintenance of Services: During a suspension, the USPS must provide replacement retail postal services, such as selling packaging materials and providing a way for post office box holders to receive mail (Section 1(d)(2)). This helps ensure that essential services continue even when a specific location is closed.
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Accountability for Long-Term Closures: If a suspension lasts more than six months, the USPS is required to provide status updates every three months (Section 1(b)(2)). This keeps the public informed of any ongoing delays.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Service Disruptions: While the bill requires replacement services, it notes that replacement retail services should be provided in the same geographic area "to the extent practicable" (Section 1(d)(1)(A)). This implies that people may still face inconveniences or have to travel further to access their required postal services.
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 households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides stability for service access, which can be critical for low-income households relying on postal services. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill provides stability for service access, which can be critical for middle-class households relying on postal services. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill ensures service continuity and communication for rural residents who may depend heavily on local post offices.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases transparency by requiring the USPS to provide detailed notices and status updates regarding temporary suspensions.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill protects consumers by ensuring they are notified of service disruptions and provided with replacement retail options.
- 7/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Scott FranklinRepublican · Florida
Carlos GimenezRepublican · Florida
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
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