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MAILS Act

USA119th CongressS-155| Senate 
| Updated: 1/21/2025
Mike Crapo

Mike Crapo

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (2)
James E. Risch (Republican)Brian Schatz (Democratic)

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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3515
MAILS Act
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 21, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-765
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3515
    MAILS Act


  • January 21, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 21, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • January 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-765
    Introduced in House

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-765: MAILS Act
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesPostal serviceState and local government operationsU.S. Postal Service

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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3515
MAILS Act
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 21, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-765
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3515
    MAILS Act


  • January 21, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 21, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • January 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-765
    Introduced in House
Mike Crapo

Mike Crapo

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (2)
James E. Risch (Republican)Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-765: MAILS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesPostal serviceState and local government operationsU.S. Postal Service