H.R. 3098: Fair Allocation and Improvement of Regional Fleets Act

The Fair Allocation and Improvement of Regional Fleets Act, referred to as the FAIR Fleets Act, aims to enhance the distribution and modernization of the United States Postal Service (USPS) vehicle fleet. The key components of the bill include:

Modernization of Postal Service Fleet

The bill directs the USPS to:

• Conduct a thorough and ongoing assessment of how its fleet vehicles are distributed across different states and regions.
• Develop a strategic plan to increase the number of postal vehicles in underserved and rural areas of the country.
• Modernize the vehicle fleet with a focus on acquiring fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles as quickly as possible.

Annual Reporting Requirements

To ensure transparency and improvement, the USPS will be required to:

• Submit an annual report to Congress and the Comptroller General by December 31 each year.
• Include in this report details on:
• The current distribution of fleet vehicles by state and postal region.
• Actions taken to improve vehicle distribution in underserved areas.
• Recommendations for future enhancements to the fleet.

Definitions of Underserved Areas

The bill defines what constitutes an "underserved area" to include:

• Rural areas outside of urbanized regions.
• Postal regions where over 50% of vehicles are past their intended service life.
• Counties with limited postal facilities and delivery delays exceeding the national average.
• Urban neighborhoods with a poverty rate above 20%.
• Indigenous and Tribal lands.

Implementation Timeline

The provisions outlined in this bill will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.

Relevant Companies

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