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.

This bill requires the United States Postal Service (USPS) to implement a robust notification system when operations at a post office are temporarily suspended , whether voluntarily or involuntarily. It mandates that the USPS inform both affected postal customers and designated relevant officials about such suspensions. This includes providing an opportunity for public comment and ensuring continued access to essential postal services. For planned suspensions, the USPS must provide notice at least 60 days prior, detailing the expected start date, reasons for suspension, and plans for alternative retail postal services . Notices must also include an estimated resumption date and information on how customers can provide feedback. For unplanned suspensions, notice is required within 14 days, unless the suspension is due to health or safety concerns or is not at the discretion of the USPS. The bill specifies that notices must be distributed through multiple channels, including mail, onsite postings, the USPS website, social media, and direct email to relevant officials, such as Members of Congress and local government heads. If a suspension lasts longer than six months, the USPS must provide status updates every three months. Upon determining a reopening date, a final notification must be issued. Crucially, the USPS is required to establish replacement retail postal services within 10 days of a temporary suspension. These services, which include mail, packaging sales, and change of address processing, must be provided in the same geographic area as the suspended post office, to the extent practicable, until normal operations resume. This section applies to all temporary suspensions that begin after the bill's enactment.