Postal Processing Protection Act

The Postal Processing Protection Act would require the United States Postal Service to apply certain requirements when closing a processing, shipping, delivery, or other facility supporting a post office. Currently, USPS reviews of processing facilities closures do not require them to consider the impact on rural areas as long as the closure gains efficiencies. This legislation would require USPS to consider the impact to rural areas when closing or downsizing processing centers, just as they do with closing post office retail locations. If enacted, USPS would need to notify the affected community and provide the reasoning behind its decision if moving forward with such a closure or consolidation. The bill is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.