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HR 8491·Federal·house

Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act

In CommitteeFiled Apr 23, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Apr 23, 2026

Summary

The bill orders the Postal Service to examine whether it can use its Informed Delivery system to send electronic alerts about severe weather and its impact on mail service. It would require a report to congressional committees within a year, after which the service could choose to launch the program. The goal is to give customers timely information about closures, delays, and safety steps during storms or natural disasters.

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