MAILS Act

Mandating Advisable and Informed Locations and Solutions Act or the MAILS Act

This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to (1) establish a formal process for a local government official to request a new post office, and (2) modify how it communicates with local officials and the public about certain topics.

Specifically, USPS must modify existing regulations with respect to temporary relocations of postal retail services for holidays, special events, overflow business, and commemorative events. USPS may not implement any such temporary relocation for more than two days unless it first collects and considers community input. USPS must also provide specified notifications to local officials and the public, periodic updates to local officials, and a public presentation about such a relocation.

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A bill to improve communication between the United States Postal Service and local communities relating to the relocation and establishment of Postal Service retail service facilities, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

MAILS ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Mandating Advisable and Informed Locations and Solutions ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 155·Senate·Bill·Government Operations and Politics

Sen. Mike Crapo(Republican-Idaho)·

Jan 21, 2025

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Documents

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Bill text

Jan 21, 2025As introduced in the Senate

Plain-language summaries

Jan 21, 2025Introduced in Senate