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A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.

USA119th CongressS-4505| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2026
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Bernie Moreno (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the United States Postal Service (USPS) to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for a specific list of communities across the nation. The legislation requires the USPS to complete this designation for each of the 75 enumerated communities within one year of the bill's enactment. The communities targeted by this requirement are located in various states, including California, Colorado, Florida, and Texas, among others. This initiative aims to provide distinct postal identifiers for these specific locations, potentially improving mail delivery accuracy and community recognition.

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Timeline
May 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Aug 6, 2026
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Aug 6, 2026
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Aug 6, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • August 6, 2026
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • August 6, 2026
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • August 6, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3095: To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.

A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.

USA119th CongressS-4505| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2026
This bill mandates the United States Postal Service (USPS) to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for a specific list of communities across the nation. The legislation requires the USPS to complete this designation for each of the 75 enumerated communities within one year of the bill's enactment. The communities targeted by this requirement are located in various states, including California, Colorado, Florida, and Texas, among others. This initiative aims to provide distinct postal identifiers for these specific locations, potentially improving mail delivery accuracy and community recognition.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
May 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Aug 6, 2026
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Aug 6, 2026
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Aug 6, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • August 6, 2026
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • August 6, 2026
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • August 6, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Bernie Moreno (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3095: To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted