Easy Access to Mail Act

Protection for Existing Neighborhoods: Under section 2(a) adding new section 3693(b), the Postal Service cannot switch existing housing developments over to centralized mail delivery if they already use a different method. This keeps mail delivery how people are used to in their neighborhoods.

Local Control for New Homes: Under section 2(a) adding new section 3693(c)(1), the Postal Service is barred from requiring centralized delivery for newly constructed housing developments without getting prior approval from the local or state legislative body first. This gives local elected officials a say in how mail is delivered to new homes.

Public Input: Under section 2(a) adding new section 3693(c)(2), if local approval is granted for a new housing development, the local postmaster must provide written notice and a 60-day window for public comment. This lets residents, property owners, and home builders weigh in on the mail delivery method.

Safeguards for Vulnerable Communities: Under section 2(c), the Postal Regulatory Commission must ensure the Postal Service does not change any policy that would disproportionately hurt rural, lower income, elderly, disabled, or predominantly minority communities. This protects vulnerable groups from unfair policy shifts.