This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to continue maintaining cluster mailboxes (centralized units with individual locked compartments) that the agency has historically serviced for at least 20 years, provided the property owner gives permission. The law applies to privately owned cluster boxes and obligates the Postal Service to repair, replace, and add mailboxes to these units as needed, though the agency is not responsible for structural building repairs or damage caused intentionally by residents. Property owners can request additional mailboxes if they demonstrate need, and they may withdraw permission in writing or stop being eligible if they refuse to reimburse the Postal Service for costs caused by third-party liability. The bill establishes a dedicated revolving fund for cluster box maintenance and requires the Postal Service to issue implementing regulations within 180 days, with a one-month deadline to determine whether specific mailbox units qualify for mandatory maintenance coverage.
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