To require the Postal Service to implement recommendations from the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service for improving identification and notification of undelivered and partially delivered routes, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9120
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-17T20:02:06Z
AI-Generated Summary
H.R. 9120: Postal Service Implementation of Inspector General Recommendations on Undelivered and Partially Delivered Routes
Purpose
The legislation directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to address issues with mail routes that are not fully delivered by requiring the agency to adopt specific recommendations from its Inspector General.
Key Provisions
- USPS must review and implement, to the extent practicable, the recommendations in the Inspector General report titled "Delivery Operations—Undelivered and Partially Delivered Routes" (Report Number 21-262-R23, dated December 16, 2022).
- Implementation must occur no later than one year after the bill becomes law.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
The bill adds a statutory requirement for USPS to act on these particular Inspector General recommendations within a set timeframe, creating a binding deadline that did not previously exist for this specific report.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: USPS would need to adjust its delivery operations and reporting processes, potentially requiring updates to internal systems or training.
- On citizens: Recipients of mail could see improved consistency in deliveries, reducing instances of missed or incomplete routes.
- No notable effects on international relations are indicated.
Main Stakeholders
- United States Postal Service and its employees involved in delivery operations.
- The Inspector General of the United States Postal Service.
- Mail recipients and businesses that rely on consistent postal delivery.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
The measure reinforces congressional oversight of USPS operations through mandated compliance with an independent audit report. It does not appear to raise constitutional concerns, as it focuses on administrative efficiency within an existing federal agency.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-06-03: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-03: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To require the Postal Service to implement recommendations from the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service for improving identification and notification of undelivered and partially delivered routes, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-06-03 — PDF (2 pages)