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USPS Act

USA119th CongressHR-4633| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Mike Bost

Mike Bost

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Upending Secret Postal Shutdowns Act," establishes clear procedures for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) when a post office temporarily suspends operations due to an emergency. Upon the first day of suspension, the USPS must place a physical notice at the affected post office and publish a notice on its public website. Within five days, the Postal Service is required to notify relevant public officials , including Members of Congress, Senators, and local government heads, providing reasons for the suspension, interim mail delivery solutions, and the expected end date. If an emergency suspension lasts for 30 days, the USPS must initiate a 30-day public review period to gather comments from affected individuals and officials. Should the suspension extend to 60 days, the Postal Regulatory Commission is mandated to conduct a review of the suspension. At this 60-day mark, the Postal Service must also begin the process to relocate the suspended post office's operations, which includes soliciting input from local government and opening a 30-day public comment period for any proposed new location. Additionally, postmasters are required to develop action plans for emergency suspensions, and the USPS must submit an annual report to Congress detailing all emergency suspensions, their locations, durations, and reasons.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9685
USPS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3456
USPS Act
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Nov 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3107
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9685
    USPS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3456
    USPS Act


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • November 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3107
    Introduced in Senate

Government Operations and Politics

USPS Act

USA119th CongressHR-4633| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This bill, known as the "Upending Secret Postal Shutdowns Act," establishes clear procedures for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) when a post office temporarily suspends operations due to an emergency. Upon the first day of suspension, the USPS must place a physical notice at the affected post office and publish a notice on its public website. Within five days, the Postal Service is required to notify relevant public officials , including Members of Congress, Senators, and local government heads, providing reasons for the suspension, interim mail delivery solutions, and the expected end date. If an emergency suspension lasts for 30 days, the USPS must initiate a 30-day public review period to gather comments from affected individuals and officials. Should the suspension extend to 60 days, the Postal Regulatory Commission is mandated to conduct a review of the suspension. At this 60-day mark, the Postal Service must also begin the process to relocate the suspended post office's operations, which includes soliciting input from local government and opening a 30-day public comment period for any proposed new location. Additionally, postmasters are required to develop action plans for emergency suspensions, and the USPS must submit an annual report to Congress detailing all emergency suspensions, their locations, durations, and reasons.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9685
USPS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3456
USPS Act
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Nov 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3107
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9685
    USPS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3456
    USPS Act


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • November 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3107
    Introduced in Senate
Mike Bost

Mike Bost

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted