To establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
To establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
Plain Language Summary
# HR 672 Summary **What the Bill Does** HR 672 requires the U.S. Postal Service to create unique ZIP Codes for 14 specific communities across the United States. Currently, these communities share ZIP Codes with nearby areas, which the bill's supporters argue causes mail delivery delays, business identification issues, and problems for emergency services. The bill would give each of these communities its own distinct ZIP Code. **Who It Affects** The 14 affected communities span eight states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These are primarily suburban and smaller communities that would gain their own postal identities.
The change would affect residents, local businesses, and emergency responders in these areas, who could benefit from clearer mail routing and local identification. The Postal Service would need to implement the administrative changes. **Current Status** The bill has already passed the House of Representatives. It now moves to the Senate for consideration. If approved there and signed by the President, the Postal Service would be required to implement the new ZIP Codes for these communities.
CRS Official Summary
This bill requires the U.S Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for each of the following 14 communities:Eastvale, CaliforniaScotland, ConnecticutCastle Pines, ColoradoSilver Cliff, ColoradoHollywood, FloridaMiami Lakes, FloridaOcoee, FloridaUrbandale, IowaFranklin, WisconsinGreenfield, WisconsinVillage of Caledonia, WisconsinVillage of Mount Pleasant, WisconsinVillage of Somers, WisconsinMills, Wyoming
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.