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Postal Facility Protection: New Rules for USPS Closures

This act extends the rules for closing post offices to include other U.S. Postal Service facilities, such as processing and sorting centers. This means the Postal Service will have to meet more requirements before closing such facilities, which could help maintain the stability of postal services in your area. The goal is to ensure that community-critical postal service points are not closed without proper consultation and justification.
Key points
Extends closure protection to include USPS processing, sorting, and other support facilities, not just post offices.
Increases requirements and procedures the USPS must follow before closing key facilities supporting postal services.
Potentially enhances the stability and availability of postal services for citizens by making it harder to abruptly close important facilities.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_661
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Process start date: 2025-02-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Postal Processing Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_661.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends closure protection to include USPS processing, sorting, and other support facilities, not just post offices.
  • Increases requirements and procedures the USPS must follow before closing key facilities supporting postal services.
  • Potentially enhances the stability and availability of postal services for citizens by making it harder to abruptly close important facilities.
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 Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD].

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 2025-12-23.

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