S4505Reported by Committee

A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.

Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both

Signed into Law

119th

Congress

2026-05-12

Introduced

Cosponsors

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Type

Sponsor

Joni Ernst

Republican · IA · Senator

Votes with party: 76.1% (871 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/E000295

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (9)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.

2026-08-06

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsReported By · 2026-08-06

Previously

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsMarkup By · 2026-08-06
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsReferred To · 2026-05-12

Plain-English Summary

The Postal Service would be required to assign ZIP Codes to certain communities that currently lack them, making it easier for residents and businesses in those areas to receive mail and access postal services. This would affect people living in underserved communities who may struggle with mail delivery or conducting business without a proper ZIP Code. The bill is currently under review by the Senate committee responsible for postal operations.

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Subjects

Government Operations and Politics

Full Bill Text

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4505 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4505 To require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2026 Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Barrasso, and Mr. Bennet) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF ZIP CODES. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP Code for each of the following communities: (1) Canyon Lake, California. (2) Eastvale, California. (3) Hidden Hills, California. (4) Industry, California. (5) Irwindale, California. (6) North Tustin, California. (7) Rossmoor, California. (8) San Pablo, California. (9) Tehachapi, California. (10) Torrance, California. (11) Castle Pines, Colorado. (12) Centennial, Colorado. (13) Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. (14) Frederick, Colorado. (15) Greenwood Village, Colorado. (16) Highlands Ranch, Colorado. (17) Keystone, Colorado. (18) Lone Tree, Colorado. (19) Mountain Village, Colorado. (20) Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (21) Severance, Colorado. (22) Silver Cliff, Colorado. (23) Sterling Ranch, Colorado. (24) Superior, Colorado. (25) Telluride, Colorado. (26) Scotland, Connecticut. (27) Coconut Creek, Florida. (28) Cooper City, Florida. (29) Deerfield Beach, Florida. (30) Fort Myers, Florida. (31) Lighthouse Point, Florida. (32) Miami Lakes, Florida. (33) Oakland Park, Florida. (34) Ocoee, Florida. (35) Parkland, Florida. (36) Village of Estero, Florida. (37) Wilton Manors, Florida. (38) Burr Ridge, Illinois. (39) Carmel, Indiana. (40) Noblesville, Indiana. (41) Lawrence, Indiana. (42) Westfield, Indiana. (43) Zionsville, Indiana. (44) Urbandale, Iowa. (45) Camargo, Kentucky. (46) Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (47) Montz, Louisiana. (48) Springwater Township, Minnesota. (49) Quartzite Township, Minnesota. (50) Grass Valley, Nevada. (51) Swanzey, New Hampshire. (52) Kinnelon, New Jersey. (53) Flanders, New York. (54) Glendale, New York. (55) Pendleton, New York. (56) Riverside, New York. (57) Wheatfield, New York. (58) Weddington, North Carolina. (59) Green, Ohio. (60) Hochatown, Oklahoma. (61) North Enid, Oklahoma. (62) Goose Creek, South Carolina. (63) Mauldin, South Carolina. (64) Fairview, Texas. (65) Fate, Texas. (66) Heath, Texas. (67) Josephine, Texas. (68) Murphy, Texas. (69) Northlake, Texas. (70) Parker, Texas. (71) Sargent, Texas. (72) Highland City, Utah. (73) Fairlawn, Virginia. (74) Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming. (75) Mills, Wyoming. <all>

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