This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to increase transparency and public notification when post offices temporarily close due to emergencies. Specifically, the USPS must post a physical notice at the affected post office on the first day of closure and publish the notice online, then notify relevant members of Congress and local government officials within five days, including the reason for closure and expected reopening date. If a closure lasts 30 days or longer, the USPS must open a public comment period, and if it extends to 60 days, the independent Postal Regulatory Commission must review the closure and the USPS must begin relocating the post office's operations following standard relocation procedures, which also include public input. The bill requires each postmaster to develop an emergency action plan and directs the Postal Service to submit annual reports to Congress detailing all emergency closures from the previous year. The legislation affects mail customers, local communities, and congressional representatives who would gain visibility into post office disruptions, with reporting requirements beginning January 1, 2026.
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