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Contract Postal Unit Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-5416| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
George Whitesides

George Whitesides

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Rick W. Allen (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill modifies the procedures the United States Postal Service (USPS) must follow when closing or consolidating contract postal units, with new requirements effective six months after enactment to increase public engagement and accountability. The USPS will be mandated to publish a report on its website detailing expected customer impacts and how continued service access will be maintained, while also submitting a report to Congress explaining the reasons for any proposed action. A key provision requires the USPS to hold a public hearing , allowing affected community members to participate in-person or virtually. Within seven days of this hearing, a summary of comments, including the percentage of support or opposition, must be published on the USPS website. Crucially, the bill establishes a 180-day waiting period after the public hearing summary is published before any contract postal unit can be officially closed or consolidated, ensuring ample time for public and congressional review.
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Timeline
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Contract Postal Unit Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-5416| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
This bill modifies the procedures the United States Postal Service (USPS) must follow when closing or consolidating contract postal units, with new requirements effective six months after enactment to increase public engagement and accountability. The USPS will be mandated to publish a report on its website detailing expected customer impacts and how continued service access will be maintained, while also submitting a report to Congress explaining the reasons for any proposed action. A key provision requires the USPS to hold a public hearing , allowing affected community members to participate in-person or virtually. Within seven days of this hearing, a summary of comments, including the percentage of support or opposition, must be published on the USPS website. Crucially, the bill establishes a 180-day waiting period after the public hearing summary is published before any contract postal unit can be officially closed or consolidated, ensuring ample time for public and congressional review.
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Timeline
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
George Whitesides

George Whitesides

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Rick W. Allen (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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