Bill > HR1473

This bill, known as the "Postal Processing Protection Act", aims to expand the existing requirements for closing postal facilities by modifying Section 404(d) of title 39 of the United States Code. Currently, the law provides specific procedural protections when the United States Postal Service (USPS) considers closing a post office. The proposed amendment would broaden these 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. Specifically, the bill would require USPS to follow the same notification, consultation, and review processes for closing these supporting facilities as it currently does for post offices. This means that before closing such a facility, USPS would need to provide public notice, allow for community input, conduct a community meeting, and provide an opportunity for appeal. By expanding these requirements, the bill seeks to provide greater transparency and community protection in USPS facility closure decisions, ensuring that local stakeholders have a voice in potential changes to postal infrastructure.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1473/all-info