Bill · H.R. 765· House(119-HR-765)
MAILS Act
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 1/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Russ Fulcher
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The MAILS Act aims to improve how the United States Postal Service communicates with local communities regarding the establishment or relocation of retail service facilities. It requires the Postal Service to create a formal process for local government officials to request new post offices within 90 days of enactment. For temporary relocations lasting longer than two days, the bill mandates collecting community input. It also requires providing written outlines to elected officials and holding public presentations. Additionally, the bill requires regular updates to local officials and specific reporting to Congressional committees for long-term temporary relocations.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates public notice, public presentations, and regular updates to local officials regarding post office relocations.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The bill provides rural communities with more formal avenues to request new post offices and voice input on temporary relocations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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New Facility Requests: The Postal Service must establish a formal process for local government officials to request a new post office within 90 days (Section 3). This allows local leaders a formal way to advocate for mail services in their community.
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Increased Community Input: The Postal Service cannot implement a temporary relocation lasting longer than two days without collecting and considering community input (Section 4, paragraph 1). This gives residents a voice in changes that affect their mail service.
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Advance Notice to Leaders: The Postal Service must submit a written outline of a temporary relocation proposal to local elected officials at least 30 days in advance (Section 4, paragraph 2, subparagraph A). This provides local leadership with time to review and discuss the proposal.
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Public Transparency: The bill requires the Postal Service to provide public notice of temporary relocations at least 15 days before they happen and hold a public presentation (Section 4, paragraph 2, subparagraph B). This ensures the community is informed about changes to their local post office.
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Accountability for Long-term Changes: For temporary relocations lasting longer than 180 days, the Postal Service must submit a report to specific Senate and House committees and local members of Congress (Section 5, subsection a). This report must explain if communication requirements were met or if the relocation period is being extended (Section 5, subsection b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+3
- 1/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Michael SimpsonRepublican · Idaho