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This bill sets clear rules for when a post office shuts down because of an emergency. On the first day, the Postal Service must post a sign at the building and put a notice on its website. Within 5 days, it must notify local, state, and federal officials, saying why the office closed, how mail will be handled in the meantime, and the expected end date. If the closure lasts 30 days, the public gets 30 days to send in comments. If it reaches 60 days, the Postal Regulatory Commission reviews the situation, and the Postal Service must start relocating services, ask local leaders for input, and open another 30-day comment period for the new site. It also requires each post office to have an emergency action plan and requires a yearly report to Congress starting in 2026 listing each closure, how long it lasted, and why. Emergencies can include natural disasters, lease problems, not enough staff, serious damage, health hazards like mold, and mail security risks.
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