Bill > HR4670

This bill, the Secure Delivery for America Act of 2014, aims to modernize mail and parcel delivery by shifting away from "door delivery," which means mail is placed directly into a mailbox at or near a patron's door or hand-delivered, towards more cost-effective methods like "centralized delivery" (mailboxes grouped at a single location) and "curbside delivery" (mailboxes at the curb). For new addresses established after September 30, 2014, the Postal Service is required to use a primary mode of mail delivery other than door delivery, with a preference for secure, centralized options. The bill also mandates a phased conversion of existing business and residential addresses from door delivery to centralized, curbside, or sidewalk delivery, with specific targets for converting at least 1.5 million door delivery points annually from fiscal year 2015 through 2024, prioritizing voluntary conversions and including secure package lockers at centralized points. While encouraging these conversions, the bill includes considerations for factors like weather, historic districts, and physical hardship, and establishes a waiver program for individuals facing significant physical hardship or safety risks. The Postal Service must also provide public notification and community input opportunities before conversions, report annually on progress, and offer a fee-based "legacy door-delivery service" for those who wish to continue receiving door delivery after conversion, provided they meet specific qualifications.