House · HR 3095 · 119th Congress
To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
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Summary
This bill tells the U.S. Postal Service to give its own unique ZIP code to each of 66 specific communities across the country. Right now, some of these towns share ZIP codes with nearby areas. Communities must receive their new ZIP codes within 270 days of the law passing.
In Favor
Many of these communities have grown into real cities but still share ZIP codes with neighbors. A unique ZIP code helps residents get mail correctly and makes their town easier to find for emergency services. This simple fix gives growing communities the identity they have already earned.
Against
Changing ZIP codes costs money and creates work for the Postal Service, local businesses, and residents. People must update their address on bank accounts, licenses, and other records after a change. Congress is also making this decision for 66 communities without giving the Postal Service flexibility to set its own timeline or process.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
This bill tells the U.S. Postal Service to give each of dozens of listed communities its own single, unique ZIP Code. Congress named these specific places because they currently share or lack a distinct ZIP Code.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The bill stays focused on assigning unique ZIP Codes to a defined list of communities across multiple states. All provisions connect directly to that core mailing address goal.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
Residents and businesses in the listed communities would receive distinct ZIP Codes. The U.S. Postal Service bears the duty to carry out and complete the changes within 270 days.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
The bill authorizes no specific dollar amount and includes no fee or appropriation. The cost structure places the work of creating and assigning new ZIP Codes on the Postal Service to complete internally.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
The Postal Service must complete changes for all listed communities within a strict 270-day window. Updating mailing systems, databases, and delivery routes for dozens of places at once may challenge that timeline.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 6/5/2026