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Protecting Mail Delivery: Limiting Closure of Local Postal Processing Centers.

This law aims to protect the speed and reliability of mail delivery for citizens. It restricts the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from closing or consolidating regional sorting centers if such actions would negatively impact deliveries or leave a state without any such facility. This ensures residents can rely on maintaining current standards for letter and package delivery.
Key points
The USPS is prohibited from closing or moving regional sorting centers if it would worsen mail delivery service.
Every state must retain at least one mail processing and distribution center to ensure timely postal services.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4160
Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
Process start date: 2024-04-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

POSTAL Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4160.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The USPS is prohibited from closing or moving regional sorting centers if it would worsen mail delivery service.
  • Every state must retain at least one mail processing and distribution center to ensure timely 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 Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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