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Climate Control in Postal Vehicles: Improved Working Conditions for Carriers.

This new act mandates that all postal vehicles, both current and future, must be equipped with climate control units. This aims to improve working conditions for mail carriers, potentially leading to more comfortable and efficient delivery of mail to citizens, especially in challenging weather.
Key points
All existing postal vehicles must be retrofitted with climate control within 3 years of the act's enactment.
The Postal Service cannot purchase or lease new vehicles without climate control units.
The Postal Service will regularly report to Congress on the progress of these modifications.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8376
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Process start date: 2022-07-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Peggy Frank Memorial Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8376.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All existing postal vehicles must be retrofitted with climate control within 3 years of the act's enactment.
  • The Postal Service cannot purchase or lease new vehicles without climate control units.
  • The Postal Service will regularly report to Congress on the progress of these modifications.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Transport