Bill · S. 2961· Senate(119-S-2961)
A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 10/1/2025
- Last activity
- 10/1/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jim Banks
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the United States Postal Service to take specific action regarding ZIP Code designations. It requires the USPS to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for several specific communities across various states. This mandate must be completed not later than 270 days after the Act is enacted. The target communities include many locations in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Yes
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
The provision of unique ZIP Codes can streamline mail delivery and administrative identification for residents in these specific communities.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill mandates more precise and unique ZIP Code designations for specific communities through the USPS.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Single, Unique ZIP Codes for Specified Communities: The bill requires the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for a long list of specific communities, such as Canyon Lake, California, and various locations in Colorado, Florida, and other states (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 10/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Markwayne MullinRepublican · Oklahoma
Tim ScottRepublican · South Carolina