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H.R. 8000

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Timely Mail Delivery and Postal Services Protection Act
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Committee
Latest Action · April 15, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
April 15, 2024
Cosponsors (2)
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This bill prohibits the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out its Mail Processing Facility Review program, which evaluates closures and consolidations of mail processing facilities, and blocks federal funding for this review. The legislation also requires the Postal Service to submit any proposed changes to mail processing facilities to the Postal Regulatory Commission for an advisory opinion before implementation, with the Commission required to issue its opinion within 120 business days. The bill affects the Postal Service, mail processors, and potentially mail delivery times in affected communities. No specific funding is allocated in the bill since it primarily restricts spending rather than authorizing new funds. The legislation essentially pauses the Postal Service's consolidation efforts until regulatory review is completed for any proposed facility changes.

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