Bill would give 75 US communities their own unique ZIP codes
Placed on the calendarS. 4505Latest action
Sponsor: Joni Ernst · Senator · IA
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Official title: A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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S 4505 would require USPS to assign unique ZIP Codes to 75 named communities within one year.
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What does this do?
This bill would require the U.S. Postal Service to give 75 specifically named towns, cities, and communities their own unique ZIP Code within one year of enactment. These communities currently share a ZIP Code with a neighboring area or use one officially assigned to a different town.
Who does it affect?
The 75 listed communities across states including California, Colorado, Florida, and Texas, along with their residents, local governments, and businesses, would be affected. The U.S. Postal Service would be responsible for creating and assigning the new ZIP Codes.
Why does it matter?
Sharing another town's ZIP Code affects how a community is identified in mail delivery, government records, business listings, insurance rates, and school district boundaries. Communities not on the list would see no change, and the bill does not alter other Postal Service operations, rates, or services.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 12, 2026
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Aug 6, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.