Bill > HR3098

This bill aims to modernize and improve the United States Postal Service (USPS) fleet distribution by requiring comprehensive annual assessments and strategic planning. Specifically, the bill mandates that the USPS conduct ongoing evaluations of its vehicle fleet distribution, with a focus on increasing vehicle availability in underserved areas across the country. The USPS must submit an annual report to Congress detailing the current distribution of fleet vehicles by state and postal region, steps taken to enhance vehicle distribution in underserved areas, and recommendations for further improvements. The bill defines "underserved areas" broadly, including rural areas, regions with aging fleet vehicles, counties with significant mail delivery delays, urban neighborhoods with high poverty rates, and indigenous and Tribal lands. Additionally, the bill requires the USPS to modernize its fleet with fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles as soon as possible. The new requirements will take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment, giving the USPS time to prepare for the new reporting and strategic planning obligations.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3098/all-info