HM 1511 Summary

• Florida House of Representatives urges the U.S. Congress to establish a new zip code for Miami Lakes, a municipality in Northwest Miami-Dade County with approximately 31,000 residents and 6 square miles of land area.

• A new zip code would provide benefits including lower insurance rates, resolution of address-related issues affecting elections and census data, improved mail delivery, and enhanced economic development and branding opportunities.

• Supports passage of H.R. 462, introduced by Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart in the 117th United States Congress for the same purpose.

• Requires copies of the memorial be sent to the President of the United States, President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and all members of the Florida congressional delegation.