A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Highland City, Utah.
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The gist
- Forces the United States Postal Service (USPS) to create one dedicated ZIP code just for Highland City, Utah within 270 days of becoming law.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: Highland City residents, local businesses, and emergency responders who currently deal with shared ZIP code confusion.
- Loses: no one materially; USPS faces minor administrative costs to update systems.
What it does
- Sets a hard 270-day deadline for USPS to act after enactment.
- Requires the new ZIP code cover only Highland City, no neighboring areas included.
- Bypasses USPS's usual internal review process, which often denies ZIP requests.
- Sponsored by Utah Senators Curtis and Lee; referred to Homeland Security Committee.
Why should I care?
Supporters say shared ZIP codes mess up package delivery, 911 dispatching, online sales tax, and insurance rates for the 20,000+ residents. Critics argue Congress shouldn't micromanage USPS decisions and that creating custom ZIPs for individual cities sets a messy precedent. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.