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Easy Access to Mail Act

USA118th CongressHR-3476| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2023
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (2)
David Kustoff (Republican)Jeff Duncan (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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2158
Easy Access to Mail Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1102
Easy Access to Mail Act
May 18, 2023
Introduced in House
May 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2158
    Easy Access to Mail Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1102
    Easy Access to Mail Act


  • May 18, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 18, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Government Operations and Politics

Easy Access to Mail Act

USA118th CongressHR-3476| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2023
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2158
Easy Access to Mail Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1102
Easy Access to Mail Act
May 18, 2023
Introduced in House
May 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2158
    Easy Access to Mail Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1102
    Easy Access to Mail Act


  • May 18, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 18, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (2)
David Kustoff (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted