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Mobile Post Office Relief: Ensuring Postal Services During Temporary Closures.

This new act mandates the U.S. Postal Service to deploy mobile retail units within three business days when a local post office temporarily ceases operations. This ensures citizens maintain access to essential postal services, including mail sending, packaging material purchases, and P.O. box mail retrieval, minimizing disruption caused by temporary facility closures.
Key points
USPS must deploy mobile postal services within 3 business days of a local post office's temporary closure.
Mobile units will offer packaging sales, P.O. box mail retrieval, and change of address forms.
Services will continue until the permanent post office reopens, ensuring uninterrupted access to postal services.
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Print number: 118_HR_6575
Sponsor: Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
Process start date: 2023-12-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mobile Post Office Relief Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6575.

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 2023-12-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • USPS must deploy mobile postal services within 3 business days of a local post office's temporary closure.
  • Mobile units will offer packaging sales, P.O. box mail retrieval, and change of address forms.
  • Services will continue until the permanent post office reopens, ensuring uninterrupted access to postal services.
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. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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