To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
New ZIP Codes for Specific Towns and Cities
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill requires the United States Postal Service to create unique ZIP codes for 66 specific communities across 19 states. Currently, many of these areas share a ZIP code with neighboring towns, which can lead to confusion in mail delivery and local record-keeping.
- The communities affected include various towns and villages in states like California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Texas, and Wisconsin. It also includes specific locations like the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge.
- Having a unique ZIP code can help residents ensure their mail and packages are delivered to the correct city. It can also help with more accurate insurance rates, tax collection, and emergency services that use ZIP codes to identify where people live.
- If this bill becomes law, the Postal Service would have 270 days (about nine months) to assign the new codes. Residents in these specific areas would eventually need to update their address information with banks, utility companies, and government agencies.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 278 - 121 (Roll no. 213). (text: CR H3493)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 278 - 121 (Roll no. 213). (text: CR H3493: 1)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3519)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
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