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Postal Processing Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-1473| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2025
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Cosponsors (3)
Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Postal Processing Protection Act , aims to enhance transparency and public involvement in decisions regarding the closure or consolidation of United States Postal Service facilities. It specifically amends Section 404(d) of title 39, United States Code, to broaden the scope of facilities subject to certain closure requirements. Currently, the USPS must follow specific procedures, including public notice and opportunities for community input, when considering the closure of a post office. This bill extends these existing requirements to encompass a wider range of postal infrastructure, including acceptance, processing, shipping, delivery, and distribution facilities that support one or more post offices, ensuring communities have a voice in decisions impacting mail service and local economies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8730
Postal Processing Protection Act
Feb 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-661
Introduced in Senate
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8730
    Postal Processing Protection Act


  • February 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-661
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-661: Postal Processing Protection Act
Government buildings, facilities, and propertyPostal serviceU.S. Postal Service

Postal Processing Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-1473| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2025
This legislation, known as the Postal Processing Protection Act , aims to enhance transparency and public involvement in decisions regarding the closure or consolidation of United States Postal Service facilities. It specifically amends Section 404(d) of title 39, United States Code, to broaden the scope of facilities subject to certain closure requirements. Currently, the USPS must follow specific procedures, including public notice and opportunities for community input, when considering the closure of a post office. This bill extends these existing requirements to encompass a wider range of postal infrastructure, including acceptance, processing, shipping, delivery, and distribution facilities that support one or more post offices, ensuring communities have a voice in decisions impacting mail service and local economies.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8730
Postal Processing Protection Act
Feb 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-661
Introduced in Senate
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8730
    Postal Processing Protection Act


  • February 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-661
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Cosponsors (3)
Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-661: Postal Processing Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government buildings, facilities, and propertyPostal serviceU.S. Postal Service