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Postal Processing Protection Act

3/19/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1473

Bill 119 hr 1473, also known as the "Postal Service Facility Consolidation Act," aims to establish specific guidelines for the United States Postal Service (USPS) when considering the closure of a processing, shipping, delivery, or other facility that supports a post office. The bill requires the USPS to conduct a thorough analysis before closing any facility, taking into account factors such as the impact on service quality, employee morale, and the local community.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the USPS must provide advance notice to affected employees and customers, as well as hold public hearings to gather feedback and input from the community. The USPS is also required to consider alternative solutions to closure, such as consolidating services or implementing cost-saving measures.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1473 is to ensure transparency and accountability in the USPS's decision-making process when it comes to closing facilities, in order to minimize disruptions to service and protect the interests of employees and the public.

Current Status of Bill HR 1473

Bill HR 1473 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2025. Bill HR 1473 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2025.  Bill HR 1473's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of February 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1473

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1473

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1473

To require the United States Postal Service to apply certain requirements when closing a processing, shipping, delivery, or other facility supporting a post office, and for other purposes.
To require the United States Postal Service to apply certain requirements when closing a processing, shipping, delivery, or other facility supporting a post office, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Kendra Morrison

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1 year ago

This bill is bad for us. It will hurt our mail service. We need to stop it.

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