H.R. 83 Summary

• Urges the United States Postal Service to expand or relocate the post office in Pahoa, Hawaii to better serve community needs.

• The Pahoa post office serves a population of 22,069 residents across 11 surrounding communities including Ainaloa, Fern Acres, Hawaiian Acres, and Hawaiian Paradise Park.

• Current facility has reached full capacity with insufficient staffing, resulting in long customer wait times and inadequate parking.

• Requests relocation to a facility that can accommodate customer needs and provide weather protection for customers waiting in line.

• Directs transmission of certified copies to the United States Postmaster General and Hawaii's congressional delegation.