MAILS Act

This bill aims to make the Postal Service work more openly with local communities. It tells USPS to create a clear way for local government officials to ask for a new post office in their area. It also sets rules for when USPS temporarily moves retail services, like during holidays or big events. If the move lasts more than two days, USPS must gather and consider community input, give notice to local leaders and the public, and hold a public presentation about the plan .

USPS must notify local elected officials 30 days before a temporary move, provide public notice 15 days before, and give progress updates every 60 days until 60 days after the move ends. If a temporary move goes over 180 days, USPS must send a report explaining whether it met the communication rules and why the move is being extended. USPS also has 90 days after the law takes effect to set up the new request process for post offices .

• Who is affected: Local communities, local elected officials, and USPS customers who use post offices .
• What changes: Clear request process for new post offices; required community input and notices for moves; regular status updates; reports for long moves .
• When: USPS must set up the request process within 90 days of the law taking effect; notices are due 30 days (to officials) and 15 days (to the public) before a temporary move; updates every 60 days; reports required if a move lasts over 180 days .