Postal Suspension Transparency Act

# Postal Suspension Transparency Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Postal Suspension Transparency Act (HR 6811) would require the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to be more transparent when it suspends mail delivery to specific addresses or areas. The bill aims to ensure that when USPS stops delivering mail to a location—such as a neighborhood, building, or individual address—the agency must publicly disclose why the suspension occurred and provide clear information about when service will resume. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill would primarily affect USPS operations and customers who experience mail delivery suspensions.

It would require the Postal Service to maintain and publicize records of these suspensions, potentially giving residents and businesses better visibility into service disruptions and their causes. The transparency requirements could help people understand whether suspensions are due to safety concerns, staffing issues, infrastructure problems, or other operational challenges. **Current Status** As of now, HR 6811 is in committee, meaning it has been assigned to the appropriate congressional committee for review but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH).