Bills · HR 2825
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2825Government Operations and Politics
Postal Service Clusterbox Responsibility Act
INTRO APR 10· LAST ACTION APR 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a long-standing point of contention and confusion regarding who pays for and performs maintenance on shared mailboxes. Currently, when a cluster box unit is damaged or falls into disrepair, property owners, HOAs, and the Postal Service may dispute responsibility, leading to delays in repairs, unreliable mail service, or unexpected costs for residents and property owners. If this bill becomes law, it would clarify these roles, ensuring that mail delivery to these specific historically maintained units remains consistent and that maintenance burdens are not unfairly shifted.
Without this bill, the USPS might continue to shift the financial responsibility for repairing and replacing older cluster box units to property owners or HOAs, potentially leading to increased fees for residents or prolonged service disruptions if disputes arise. By mandating USPS responsibility for units it has historically maintained, the bill aims to stabilize mail infrastructure for many communities and prevent these cost transfers, connecting directly to people's daily access to mail and their pocketbooks.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to maintain, repair, and replace certain 'covered cluster box units.'
This ensures consistent mail service and prevents maintenance responsibility from shifting unexpectedly to property owners or HOAs.
PROVISION 02
Defines a 'covered cluster box unit' as one owned by a non-public entity and primarily maintained by the USPS for at least 20 years.
This sets clear criteria for which specific cluster boxes the USPS will be responsible for, focusing on long-standing arrangements.
PROVISION 03
Establishes an application process for property owners to seek a determination from the USPS that their cluster box unit is 'covered.'
This provides a formal way for property owners to ensure their units are recognized and maintained by the USPS.
PROVISION 04
Creates a 'Cluster Box Unit Maintenance Fund' in the U.S. Treasury for the USPS to use for these maintenance activities.
This provides a dedicated financial mechanism for the USPS to carry out its new responsibilities.
PROVISION 05
Allows the USPS to seek reimbursement if maintenance costs are incurred due to someone else's legal liability (e.g., intentional damage by a third party).
This prevents the USPS from bearing costs for damages caused by negligent or malicious acts of others.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 10
Introduced in House
APR 10
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2825
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 10, 2025
Last actionApr 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025
House BillHR 2825Government Operations and Politics
Postal Service Clusterbox Responsibility Act
INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
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