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Easy Access to Mail Act

USA116th CongressHR-2158| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2019
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (17)
David Kustoff (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Ross Spano (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Easy Access to Mail Act This bill establishes procedures for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) regarding the use of centralized delivery of the mail with respect to residential housing units. Specifically, the bill provides that, for any housing development with respect to which the primary mode of mail delivery is any such mode except for centralized delivery on the date of this bill's enactment, the USPS may not change such mode of delivery to centralized delivery; and prohibits the USPS from requiring centralized delivery with respect to any housing development constructed after this bill's enactment without prior approval from the local legislative body, or, in the absence of a local legislative body, the legislature of the state with jurisdiction over the affected property. If approval for centralized delivery is granted, at least 60 days before commencing such delivery the local postmaster shall provide (1) written notice to any other units of local government and any planning commissions located within the applicable county; and (2) a period of 60 days for public comment from residents, property owners, and home builders within such county regarding the use of centralized delivery at the applicable housing development. The Postal Regulatory Commission shall ensure that the USPS does not change any USPS policy in effect on the date of enactment that would result in a disproportionate negative affect on rural, lower income, elderly, disabled, or predominately minority communities.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • April 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Postal serviceState and local government operations

Easy Access to Mail Act

USA116th CongressHR-2158| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2019
Easy Access to Mail Act This bill establishes procedures for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) regarding the use of centralized delivery of the mail with respect to residential housing units. Specifically, the bill provides that, for any housing development with respect to which the primary mode of mail delivery is any such mode except for centralized delivery on the date of this bill's enactment, the USPS may not change such mode of delivery to centralized delivery; and prohibits the USPS from requiring centralized delivery with respect to any housing development constructed after this bill's enactment without prior approval from the local legislative body, or, in the absence of a local legislative body, the legislature of the state with jurisdiction over the affected property. If approval for centralized delivery is granted, at least 60 days before commencing such delivery the local postmaster shall provide (1) written notice to any other units of local government and any planning commissions located within the applicable county; and (2) a period of 60 days for public comment from residents, property owners, and home builders within such county regarding the use of centralized delivery at the applicable housing development. The Postal Regulatory Commission shall ensure that the USPS does not change any USPS policy in effect on the date of enactment that would result in a disproportionate negative affect on rural, lower income, elderly, disabled, or predominately minority communities.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • April 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (17)
David Kustoff (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Ross Spano (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Postal serviceState and local government operations