The Mail Accessibility and Inclusion for Low-Income Families Act would require the United States Postal Service to provide free post office boxes to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, as well as low-income individuals receiving assistance through programs like Medicaid, housing vouchers, food stamps, or WIC. Eligible individuals would need to demonstrate their status by submitting proof to their local Postmaster, and the USPS would have authority to procure additional boxes as needed to meet demand. The federal government would reimburse the Postal Service each year for lost box rental revenue and cover all costs associated with acquiring, installing, maintaining, and staffing the additional boxes. The Postmaster General must develop an implementation plan within 180 days of the bill's enactment and submit progress reports to Congress every five years beginning five years after implementation begins. The bill authorizes appropriations starting in fiscal year 2027 to cover these costs.
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