This bill would prohibit the U.S. Postal Service from closing small post offices or conducting mail processing facility reviews during years when federal elections are held. The legislation is in response to the Postal Service's "Delivering for America" modernization plan, which has sparked concerns from members of Congress and the public about potential impacts on mail delivery speeds and the ability to collect election ballots. The bill requires the Postal Service Inspector General to audit mail collection box removal processes across all geographic districts within 90 days of the law's enactment and report findings to congressional committees. While the bill contains no specific funding allocations, it effectively freezes certain operational changes in even-numbered years when federal elections occur, allowing the Postal Service to resume those activities after election years.
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