S. 3175: Community Involvement in Zone Improvement Plans Act of 2025

The bill titled "Community Involvement in Zone Improvement Plans Act of 2025," also known as the CIPZIP Act of 2025, proposes to establish a pilot program that allows for the modification of ZIP Code boundaries. Here are the key points of what this bill aims to do:

Establishing a Pilot Program

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is directed to create a pilot program for changing ZIP Code boundaries. This program would enable the USPS to consider agreements with state, local, or tribal governments to cover costs related to requests for changes in ZIP Code boundaries or realignments.

Handling Requests for Boundary Changes

If a request for a ZIP Code boundary change is denied due to the associated costs for the USPS, the agency must:

• Notify the requesting government body about the pilot program.
• Provide an estimate of the net costs related to that request.
• Allow at least 30 days for the requester to propose an agreement that addresses these costs.
• Consider any proposed agreement made within that timeframe.

If the only reason for denying a request is the cost, and if the requestor can cover that cost through an agreement, the USPS would be required to accept the agreement and grant the request.

Reporting Requirements

The Postal Regulatory Commission is tasked with producing annual reports within 360 days of the bill's enactment. These reports must include:

• The total number of ZIP Code boundary change requests received, along with the counts of those granted and denied.
• The number of agreements made under the pilot program and the total costs covered by these agreements.
• Details regarding denied requests, especially focusing on whether the required notifications were provided and what the estimated costs were for denials.

Moreover, if requested by a member of Congress, the USPS is required to submit reports detailing the reasons for the denial of any boundary change requests.

Duration of the Program

The pilot program will be in effect for a period of seven years after the bill is enacted.

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