Bills · S 155
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 155State and local government operationsCongressional oversight
MAILS Act
INTRO JAN 21· LAST ACTION JAN 21
READING
4MIN
COSPONSORS
2BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to give local communities more say and clearer communication regarding their postal services. Post offices are vital hubs in many communities, especially in rural areas, and changes to their location or availability can significantly impact residents and businesses. Currently, the process for these decisions can feel opaque and unresponsive.
If this bill becomes law, communities would have more notice, more opportunities to voice concerns, and a formal mechanism to request new facilities, making the Postal Service more accountable to the people it serves. If it doesn't pass, the current system, which some argue lacks sufficient community engagement and transparency, would likely continue, potentially leading to further frustration when post office services are altered or removed without adequate local consultation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Postal Service to create a formal process for local governments to request a new post office within 90 days of the bill becoming law.
This establishes a clear, official way for communities to ask for new postal facilities, addressing a current gap in communication.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that the Postal Service collect and consider community input for any temporary relocation of retail services lasting longer than 2 days.
This ensures that local voices are heard and considered when basic postal services might be temporarily moved from their usual location.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Postal Service to notify local elected officials 30 days before a temporary relocation and provide public notice 15 days beforehand, including a public presentation.
This improves transparency and gives both local leaders and the public advance warning and a chance to discuss planned service changes.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Postal Service to submit periodic updates to local government officials every 60 days on the status of temporary relocations.
This ensures ongoing communication and keeps communities informed about the progress and duration of temporary service changes.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Postal Service to submit a report to Congress and relevant Members of Congress for any temporary relocation that lasts longer than 180 days.
This adds an oversight mechanism for long-term temporary service changes, ensuring accountability for significant disruptions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Idaho
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
30
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 21
Introduced in Senate
JAN 21
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 155
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 21, 2025
Last actionJan 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 21, 2025
Senate BillS 155State and local government operationsCongressional oversight
MAILS Act
INTRODUCED JAN 21, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
