Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation, titled the MAILS Act, seeks to significantly improve communication and transparency between the United States Postal Service and local communities concerning the establishment and relocation of retail service facilities. It requires the Postal Service to establish a formal process within 90 days for local government officials to request a new post office within their locality. The bill mandates that the Postal Service amend its regulations to enhance community involvement in temporary relocations of post office retail services. For any temporary relocation lasting longer than two days, the Postal Service must collect and consider community input , provide written outlines to local elected officials 30 days prior, and hold a public presentation. Furthermore, the Postal Service must provide periodic updates to local government officials every 60 days until 60 days after the temporary relocation concludes. Additionally, for any temporary relocation exceeding 180 days, the Postal Service is required to submit a detailed report to relevant congressional committees and members. This report must discuss whether all communication requirements were met within the specified timelines and provide explanations for any failures or extensions of the temporary relocation period.
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MAILS Act
USA119th CongressS-155| Senate
| Updated: 1/21/2025
This legislation, titled the MAILS Act, seeks to significantly improve communication and transparency between the United States Postal Service and local communities concerning the establishment and relocation of retail service facilities. It requires the Postal Service to establish a formal process within 90 days for local government officials to request a new post office within their locality. The bill mandates that the Postal Service amend its regulations to enhance community involvement in temporary relocations of post office retail services. For any temporary relocation lasting longer than two days, the Postal Service must collect and consider community input , provide written outlines to local elected officials 30 days prior, and hold a public presentation. Furthermore, the Postal Service must provide periodic updates to local government officials every 60 days until 60 days after the temporary relocation concludes. Additionally, for any temporary relocation exceeding 180 days, the Postal Service is required to submit a detailed report to relevant congressional committees and members. This report must discuss whether all communication requirements were met within the specified timelines and provide explanations for any failures or extensions of the temporary relocation period.