Bill would give 66 named communities their own distinct ZIP codes
Passed one chamberH.R. 3095Latest action
Sponsor: Lauren Boebert · Representative · CO
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Official title: To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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The bill orders USPS to assign unique ZIP Codes to about 66 named communities within 270 days of enactment.
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What does this do?
This bill requires the Postal Service to create a single, unique ZIP Code for each of about 66 named communities across several states, including California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Texas, and Wisconsin. The Postal Service would have 270 days after enactment to complete the assignments. Each affected community is listed by name and state.
Who does it affect?
Residents, businesses, and local governments in the specifically named communities, which currently share a ZIP Code with a neighboring town or a differently named postal zone.
Why does it matter?
Shared ZIP Codes can create confusion for mail delivery, local identity, business addresses, emergency services coordination, and classification for insurance, marketing, or tax jurisdiction records. The bill does not change postal rules, rates, or services for anyone outside the listed communities.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 30, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jul 22, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 213
As recorded
- Question
- On Motion to and Pass, as Amended
- Result:
- Passed
- 278
- Nay
- 121
- 0
- 31
Republicans 203 yes, 15 not voting · Democrats 75 yes, 121 no, 16 not voting
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