Mobile Post Office Relief Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-06T04:53:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 287 Mobile Post Office Relief Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/6/2025, 4:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 287

Bill 119 hr 287, also known as the Mobile Retail Unit Act, aims to amend chapter 4 of title 39, United States Code, in order to require the Postal Service to utilize a mobile retail unit to offer retail postal services to an area when the local post office is temporarily unable to provide such services. This bill is designed to ensure that individuals in areas without access to a functioning post office can still receive essential postal services.

The Mobile Retail Unit Act would mandate the Postal Service to deploy a mobile retail unit to areas where the post office is temporarily closed or unable to operate. This mobile unit would be equipped to provide a range of retail postal services, such as selling stamps, accepting packages, and assisting customers with their postal needs.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that individuals in rural or underserved areas have continued access to postal services, even when their local post office is temporarily out of service. By utilizing a mobile retail unit, the Postal Service can maintain service levels and meet the needs of customers in these areas. Overall, the Mobile Retail Unit Act seeks to address the issue of temporary post office closures by providing an alternative solution that ensures individuals can still access essential postal services. This bill aims to improve accessibility and convenience for customers in areas where traditional post office services may be temporarily unavailable.

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Current Status of Bill HR 287

Bill HR 287 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 287 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 287's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of January 9, 2025

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To amend chapter 4 of title 39, United States Code, to require the Postal Service to use a mobile retail unit to provide retail postal services to an area when the post office for such area is temporarily unable to provide such services, and for other purposes.To amend chapter 4 of title 39, United States Code, to require the Postal Service to use a mobile retail unit to provide retail postal services to an area when the post office for such area is temporarily unable to provide such services, and for other purposes.

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