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Free Post Office Boxes for Homeless and Housing-Unstable Low-Income Individuals.

This law aims to remove a critical barrier for homeless and housing-unstable individuals by providing them with a free and secure mailing address. This allows citizens to more easily receive essential documents needed for employment, social benefits, and healthcare access. It offers direct support for achieving life stability.
Key points
Provides free Post Office Boxes (P.O. Boxes) to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and meet low-income requirements.
Eligibility is automatically granted to those receiving federal assistance like Medicaid, SNAP, or Section 8 housing benefits.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9229
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Process start date: 2024-07-30
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Source data: api.congress.gov
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

MAIL Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9229.

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 2024-07-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Provides free Post Office Boxes (P.O. Boxes) to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and meet low-income requirements.
  • Eligibility is automatically granted to those receiving federal assistance like Medicaid, SNAP, or Section 8 housing benefits.
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. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30].

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 2025-12-26.

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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