Bills · HR 6811
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6811Government Operations and Politics
Postal Suspension Transparency Act
INTRO DEC 17· LAST ACTION DEC 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because post office emergency suspensions can significantly disrupt daily life, particularly in rural or underserved areas where a post office is a vital community hub. Currently, information about these closures can be scattered or difficult to find, leaving residents uncertain about where to get their mail, send packages, or access other essential services. If this bill becomes law, it would create a single, clear source for this information, making it easier for voters to plan and get their postal needs met during unexpected closures.
Without this bill, people would continue to face challenges in finding timely and accurate information about post office suspensions, potentially leading to missed mail, delayed services, and increased frustration. It directly addresses transparency and access to information about a critical public service.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Postal Service to build and maintain a publicly available website specifically for post office emergency suspensions.
Creates a central, reliable source for information on closures, which is currently often hard to find.
PROVISION 02
The website must include details such as the reason for suspension, alternative service locations and hours, and estimated reopening dates if practicable.
Provides crucial practical information for affected customers to find alternative services and plan accordingly.
PROVISION 03
The website must have search functions (by address, ZIP Code, or P.O. box) and allow data to be downloaded in open, structured formats.
Ensures the information is easily accessible, usable, and analyzable by individuals and other organizations.
PROVISION 04
The bill specifies that information provided on the website does not substitute for official suspension notices.
Clarifies that existing legal notice requirements for post office suspensions remain in effect.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· New Hampshire
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
59
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 2 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 17
Introduced in House
DEC 17
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6811
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 17, 2025
Last actionDec 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025
House BillHR 6811Government Operations and Politics
Postal Suspension Transparency Act
INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
