Summary of Bill HR 2938

Overview

HR 2938 is a bipartisan House bill introduced on April 17, 2025, that would direct the United States Postal Service (USPS) to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Wheatfield, New York. The bill is introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Timothy M. Kennedy is the primary sponsor.

Key Provisions

• Designation requirement: The USPS must designate a single, unique ZIP Code that applies only to the area encompassing solely Wheatfield, New York.
• Timeline: The USPS must complete the designation not later than 270 days after enactment of this section of the bill.
• Scope: The ZIP Code would be exclusive to Wheatfield, New York, and would not cover adjacent areas outside Wheatfield as defined by the bill’s language.

Legislative Actions

• Introduced in the House on April 17, 2025.
• Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the same date.

Sponsors

• Primary sponsor: Timothy M. Kennedy

Who Would Be Affected

• Residents and businesses located within Wheatfield, New York, who would receive a dedicated ZIP Code distinct from surrounding localities.
• The United States Postal Service, which would implement the new ZIP Code designation.
• Potential downstream systems and entities that use ZIP Codes for mail routing, address verification, and demographic or marketing analyses.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

• The key procedural trigger is enactment of the section containing the 270-day deadline. Once enacted, USPS would have up to 270 days to finalize the designation.
• As introduced, the text provided does not include funding provisions or implementation details beyond the deadline and the end goal of a unique Wheatfield ZIP Code.

Potential Impacts (general)

• Mail routing and delivery: Could improve local mail routing accuracy and reduce misdelivery within Wheatfield.
• Addressing: Property records, emergency services, and local businesses may need to update records to reflect the new ZIP Code.
• Local governance and planning: May influence demographic data and statistical reporting tied to ZIP Code geography.
• Administrative considerations: USPS personnel and systems would need to implement the new ZIP Code within the 270-day window.

This summary reflects the information available from the bill text and legislative actions to date.