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HR 4716

To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land in Saratoga Springs, Utah, from the Secretary of the Interior to the United States Postal Service for construction of a post office, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Burgess Owens

Summary of H.R. 4716: Saratoga Springs Post Office Land Transfer Act Bill OverviewH.R. 4716, the Saratoga Springs Post Office Land Transfer Act, is a bill that would transfer admin

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Bill Summary · HR 4716

Summary of H.R. 4716: Saratoga Springs Post Office Land Transfer Act

Bill Overview

H.R. 4716, the Saratoga Springs Post Office Land Transfer Act, is a bill that would transfer administrative jurisdiction of a parcel of federal land in Saratoga Springs, Utah, from the Department of the Interior to the United States Postal Service (USPS). The purpose of this transfer is to allow the USPS to construct a new post office facility on the land.

Key Provisions

  • Transfers administrative jurisdiction of approximately 5 acres of federal land in Saratoga Springs, Utah from the Secretary of the Interior to the USPS.
  • Requires the USPS to use the transferred land for the construction and operation of a new post office facility to serve the Saratoga Springs community.
  • Specifies that the land transfer shall be made at no cost to the USPS.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete the land transfer within 1 year of the bill's enactment.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • The primary beneficiary of this bill would be the residents of Saratoga Springs, Utah, who would gain improved access to postal services through the construction of a new post office facility.
  • The USPS would acquire land at no cost to build and operate the new post office, potentially improving mail delivery and customer service for the local community.
  • The Department of the Interior would relinquish administrative control over the 5-acre parcel of federal land in Saratoga Springs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • H.R. 4716 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2025 and has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform for consideration.
  • If enacted, the bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to complete the land transfer to the USPS within 1 year of the bill's passage.

Overall, H.R. 4716 aims to facilitate the construction of a new post office facility in Saratoga Springs, Utah by transferring a parcel of federal land to the USPS at no cost. This would provide improved postal services and infrastructure for the local community.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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