Loading chat...

AL SJR36

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/25/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Allen

Click for details

Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2018

AI Summary

  • Urges the United States Postal Service to cease efforts to require centralized mailbox units and instead encourage individualized curbside delivery in new residential developments.

  • Cites that the Postal Operations Manual Part 631.32 currently permits delivery to individual curbside boxes in detached residential developments, grouped two to a property line where possible.

  • Argues that centralized mailbox units are costlier to install and maintain, aesthetically detract from developments, are less convenient to access, cause more mail damage or loss, and create conditions conducive to criminal activity.

  • States that individualized curbside delivery has traditionally provided safe and efficient mail service and that centralized boxes shift costs to consumers while compromising their finances and safety.

  • Directs copies of the resolution be provided to the Postmaster General, the Board of Governors of the USPS, and the Vice President for Southern Area Operations.

Legislative Description

United States Postal Service, urged to continue delivery service to individualized curbside boxes in new residential developments

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Introduced and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

1/25/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules1/25/2018

Full Bill Text

No bill text available