The Protect Postal Performance Act restricts the U.S. Postal Service's ability to close or consolidate post offices and mail processing facilities. For post offices, the bill requires the Postal Service to hold a public hearing during the existing 60-day notice period, publish a summary of public comments online within 7 days, and wait an additional 180 days before proceeding with closure. The bill also prohibits closing any post office that is the only one within 15 miles or serves a population of 15,000 or more. For mail processing and distribution centers, the bill requires the Postal Regulatory Commission to review proposed changes and issue an advisory opinion within 120 business days, blocks closures in regions failing to meet on-time delivery standards (93% for two-day mail, 90.3% for three-to-five-day mail), and prevents certain service reduction efforts unless approved by the Commission. Additionally, the bill prohibits federal funds from being used for a broad postal facility review program and requires the Postal Service to seek commission approval before reducing mail pickup or delivery frequency at any post office.
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