Bill > HR279

This bill directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to create a unique ZIP Code specifically for Fairlawn, a small unincorporated community located in Pulaski County, Virginia, within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The legislation stems from a unique characteristic of Virginia's administrative structure, where all cities are independent from surrounding counties, which can lead to complex tax allocation issues. Currently, Fairlawn shares a ZIP Code with the nearby independent city of Radford, which results in sales tax from electronic commerce being frequently misallocated to Radford instead of the appropriate local jurisdiction. By establishing a distinct ZIP Code for Fairlawn, the bill aims to improve the accuracy of tax revenue collection and distribution, ensuring that electronic commerce sales tax is correctly attributed to the community where the transaction actually occurs. The bill highlights Virginia's distinctive approach to municipal organization, where independent cities are not politically part of their surrounding counties and have separate revenue collection practices.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/279/all-info