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Increased Community Say in Temporary Post Office Relocations.

This law increases the influence of local communities and governments over decisions by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) regarding the temporary relocation of post offices. It mandates public consultation and notification of local officials if the relocation of postal services is planned to last longer than two days. Citizens gain the right to provide input and receive regular updates on the status of relocations, ensuring greater stability in access to postal services.
Key points
The Postal Service must seek community input and hold public presentations before temporarily relocating postal services for more than two days.
Local elected officials must be notified in writing at least 30 days before any planned temporary post office relocation.
A formal process is established allowing local government officials to officially request the creation of a new post office in their area.
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Additional Information
MAILS Act
Print number: S 3515
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Process start date: 2023-12-14