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Postal Suspension Transparency Act: Mandatory Public Website for Service Interruptions.

This law requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to establish an interactive public website within one year detailing emergency post office closures. Citizens will be able to quickly check which post offices are temporarily suspended, understand the reason for the closure, and find the nearest alternative postal services. This aims to increase transparency and minimize inconvenience during service interruptions for residents.
Key points
USPS must launch a public website with an interactive dashboard detailing all emergency post office suspensions within one year of the law's enactment.
The site must provide the address, effective date, reason for suspension, location of the nearest alternative facility, and the estimated date operations will resume.
Citizens gain an easy-to-use tool to search for suspension information using their street address, ZIP Code, or P.O. Box.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6811
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Process start date: 2025-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Postal Suspension Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6811.

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 2025-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • USPS must launch a public website with an interactive dashboard detailing all emergency post office suspensions within one year of the law's enactment.
  • The site must provide the address, effective date, reason for suspension, location of the nearest alternative facility, and the estimated date operations will resume.
  • Citizens gain an easy-to-use tool to search for suspension information using their street address, ZIP Code, or P.O. Box.
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. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1].

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 2026-01-21.

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