H.R.8491

Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act

Introduced·4/23/26

Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act directs the USPS to study and report on a program for electronic weather and mail delivery notifications.

The Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act mandates the United States Postal Service (USPS) to conduct a study on the feasibility of a program to send electronic notifications to customers regarding weather and mail delivery. The study will evaluate methods for expanding customer enrollment in the informed delivery platform, criteria for sending messages, and appropriate content. The USPS may implement the program after submitting the report to Congress. The act also allows the USPS to operate the program despite the Privacy Act of 1974.

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History

Apr 23

House

Introduced in House

Apr 23

House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.