Bill > HR4633

This bill, known as the "Upending Secret Postal Shutdowns Act" or the "USPS Act", establishes new procedures for the United States Postal Service (USPS) when a post office must temporarily suspend operations due to an emergency. Under the bill, when a post office suspends operations, the USPS must immediately place a physical notice at the location and publish an online notice on the first day of suspension. Within five days, the USPS must notify relevant public officials, including local congressional representatives, senators, and local government heads, providing details about the suspension's reason, interim mail delivery solutions, and expected end date. If a suspension lasts 30 days, a public review period will be opened for community input, and if it extends to 60 days, the Postal Regulatory Commission will conduct a review and the USPS must begin relocation procedures. The bill requires each postmaster to develop an emergency action plan and mandates that the USPS submit an annual report to Congress detailing all emergency suspensions, including location, duration, and reason. The bill broadly defines "emergency" to include natural disasters, lease terminations, personnel shortages, facility damage, health and safety concerns, and other significant operational challenges.

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