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New ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia: Streamlining Tax Allocation.

This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to assign a unique ZIP Code to Fairlawn, Virginia. This aims to correct the misallocation of online sales tax revenue, which currently goes to a neighboring city instead of Fairlawn. This change will ensure that taxes from Fairlawn residents and businesses support their local community.
Key points
Fairlawn, Virginia, will receive its own unique ZIP Code within 180 days of the act's enactment.
The change is intended to prevent online sales tax revenue from Fairlawn being incorrectly allocated to the neighboring city of Radford.
Improved tax allocation could positively impact Fairlawn's local finances and development.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_279
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Process start date: 2025-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_279.

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 2025-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Fairlawn, Virginia, will receive its own unique ZIP Code within 180 days of the act's enactment.
  • The change is intended to prevent online sales tax revenue from Fairlawn being incorrectly allocated to the neighboring city of Radford.
  • Improved tax allocation could positively impact Fairlawn's local finances and development.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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Local Government Taxes