Bills/S. 64

A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia, and for other purposes.

A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia, and for other purposes.

In CommitteeOtherSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Plain Language Summary

# Summary of S 64 – Fairlawn, Virginia ZIP Code Bill **What the Bill Does** This bill would require the U.S. Postal Service to assign Fairlawn, Virginia its own unique ZIP Code, rather than sharing one with neighboring areas. Currently, Fairlawn residents and businesses use a ZIP Code that covers multiple communities, which this bill aims to change. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects residents and businesses in Fairlawn, Virginia.

A dedicated ZIP Code could make mail delivery more efficient and help the town establish a clearer local identity for business and government purposes. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) in the 119th Congress and is currently being reviewed in committee. It has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. This type of legislation is typically straightforward procedurally, though it requires the Postal Service's cooperation to implement.

CRS Official Summary

This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code applicable to Fairlawn, Virginia.

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Latest Action

January 9, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Subjects

Postal serviceVirginia

Sponsor

D
1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
January 9, 2025
Last Updated
January 9, 2025
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