To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 3095
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2025-07-22: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-11T01:54:09Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation aims to ensure that specific communities across the United States receive distinct postal addressing by requiring the United States Postal Service (USPS) to assign each a single, unique ZIP Code. This helps clarify mail delivery and recognizes the independent identity of these areas, which may currently share ZIP Codes with neighboring regions.
Key Provisions
- Timeline for Implementation: The USPS must complete the designation of unique ZIP Codes no later than 270 days after the Act's enactment.
- Listed Communities: The bill specifies 66 communities required to receive unique ZIP Codes, including:
- California: Canyon Lake, Hidden Hills, Industry, North Tustin, Tehachapi.
- Colorado: Castle Pines, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Keystone, Lone Tree, Mountain Village, Mt. Crested Butte, Severance, Silver Cliff, Sterling Ranch, Superior, Telluride, Frederick.
- Florida: Oakland Park, Lighthouse Point, Coconut Creek, Parkland, Deerfield Beach, Wilton Manors.
- Illinois: Burr Ridge.
- Indiana: Carmel, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville.
- Louisiana: Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge), Montz.
- Minnesota: Springwater Township, Quartzite Township.
- Nevada: Grass Valley.
- New Hampshire: Swanzey.
- New Jersey: Kinnelon.
- New York: Flanders, Glendale, Riverside, Pendleton, Wheatfield.
- North Carolina: Weddington.
- Ohio: Green.
- Oklahoma: Hochatown.
- South Carolina: Goose Creek, Mauldin.
- Texas: Fairview, Fate, Heath, Murphy, Northlake, Parker, Sargent, Josephine.
- Virginia: Fairlawn.
- Wisconsin: Caledonia, Franklin, Glendale, Greenfield, Village of Mount Pleasant, Village of Somers, Village of Harrison, Rochester.
- Kentucky: Camargo.
- Scope: The Act focuses solely on these designations and includes no additional requirements or funding provisions.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Prior to this Act, ZIP Code assignments are managed by the USPS under its operational authority, often grouping communities for efficiency. This bill introduces a congressional mandate, compelling the USPS to create new, exclusive ZIP Codes for the listed areas, overriding potential USPS discretion to maintain shared codes.
- It represents a rare federal intervention in postal addressing, which is typically an administrative function rather than a legislative one.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The USPS will need to update its mapping, sorting, and delivery systems, potentially incurring minor administrative costs but improving long-term efficiency in mail routing.
- On Citizens and Businesses: Residents and organizations in the affected communities will benefit from more precise addressing, reducing mail delays, errors, or misdeliveries. This could enhance local identity, emergency services coordination (e.g., for 911 responses), and economic activities like e-commerce.
- On International Relations: No direct impacts, as the bill is purely domestic and postal-focused.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Primary: The 66 listed communities, including their residents, local governments, businesses, and institutions (e.g., Louisiana State University), who gain clearer postal recognition.
- Secondary: The USPS, responsible for implementation, and potentially shipping companies or services that rely on accurate ZIP Codes.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: This is a straightforward directive under Congress's constitutional authority to establish post offices and roads (Article I, Section 8). It imposes a clear deadline without allocating funds, relying on existing USPS resources, which could raise minor questions about enforcement if delays occur.
- Constitutional: No significant challenges anticipated, as it does not infringe on states' rights or individual liberties; ZIP Codes are a federal postal tool.
- Political: The bill highlights bipartisan interest in local community recognition, often driven by representatives advocating for constituents. It passed the House quickly (July 21, 2025) and was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, suggesting it may serve as a low-controversy measure to address parochial concerns without broader policy shifts.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (33)
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11], Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1], Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26], Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9], Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5], Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23], Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1], Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22], Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8], Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4], Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]
Recent Actions
- 2025-07-22: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2025-07-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-07-21: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 278 - 121 (Roll no. 213). (text: CR H3493) (Roll call 213)
- 2025-07-21: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 278 - 121 (Roll no. 213). (text: CR H3493: 1) (Roll call 213)
- 2025-07-21: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3519)
- 2025-07-21: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 2025-07-21: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3095.
- 2025-07-21: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3493-3495)
- 2025-07-21: Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2025-05-21: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 20.
- 2025-05-21: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-04-30: Introduced in House
- 2025-04-30: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- An Act To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes. — issued 2025-07-21 — PDF (6 pages)
- To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes. — issued 2025-04-30 — PDF (5 pages)
- An Act To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes. — issued 2025-07-22 — PDF (5 pages)