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This bill, known as the Postal Processing Protection Act, proposes to expand the existing legal requirements for closing United States Postal Service (USPS) facilities by modifying Section 404(d) of title 39 of the United States Code. Specifically, the bill broadens the definition of facilities subject to closure protections to include not just post offices, but also any acceptance, processing, shipping, delivery, distribution, or other facilities owned or operated by the USPS that support one or more post offices. By making these amendments, the bill ensures that when the Postal Service considers closing or consolidating any supporting facility, it must follow the same procedural requirements that currently apply to post office closures, such as conducting community impact studies, providing public notice, and allowing for community input. This change aims to provide greater transparency and protection for local postal infrastructure, potentially preventing sudden or unexpected closures of facilities that play a critical role in mail processing and delivery across communities.

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