ZIP Code Change Could Become US Law
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Two bills designed to help smaller municipalities generate more local revenue have successfully passed through the U.S. House of Representatives and may soon be signed into law by President Donald Trump.
The bipartisan bills, HR 3095 and HR 672, introduced by Republican Representatives Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, respectively, would assign distinct ZIP codes to 80 communities across the country.
HR 3095 was passed in a 278-121 vote, with 31 representatives not voting. HR 672 was passed unanimously.
Why It Matters
The ZIP code system was introduced in the U.S. in 1963, and while they're most commonly known for helping with mail deliveries, codes also help with emergency response planning, economic development and insurance assessments.
Boebert has said cities without unique ZIP codes "have their sales tax revenue, insurance rates, mail delivery rates, and response times for first responders negatively impacted." The congresswoman said the legislation would "address these issues and directly improve the quality of life for Coloradans and Americans living in these communities."
Stock image/file photo: A woman checking her mail.
Stock image/file photo: A woman checking her mail.
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What To Know
Boebert's bill, if signed into law, would affect 66 communities without unique ZIP codes across 19 states. The communities are listed below:
California
Canyon Lake
Hidden Hills
Industry
North Tustin
Tehachapi
Colorado
Castle Pines
Centennial
Cherry Hills Village
Frederick
Greenwood Village
Highlands Ranch
Keystone
Lone Tree
Mountain Village
Mt. Crested Butte
Severance
Silver Cliff
Sterling Ranch
Superior
Telluride
Florida
Coconut Creek
Deerfield Beach
Lighthouse Point
Oakland Park
Parkland
Wilton Manors
Illinois
Burr Ridge
Indiana
Carmel
Noblesville
Westfield
Zionsville
Kentucky
Camargo
Louisiana
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Montz
Minnesota
Quartzite Township
Springwater Township
Nevada
Grass Valley
New Hampshire
Swanzey
New Jersey
Kinnelon
New York
Flanders
Glendale
Riverside
Pendleton
Wheatfield
North Carolina
Weddington
Ohio
Green
Oklahoma
Hochatown
South Carolina
Goose Creek
Mauldin
Texas
Fairview
Fate
Heath
Josephine
Murphy
Northlake
Parker
Sargent
Virginia
Fairlawn
Wisconsin
Caledonia
Franklin
Glendale
Greenfield
Rochester
Village of Harrison
Village of Mount Pleasant
Village of Somers
HR 672 would create unique ZIP codes for the following 14 areas:
California
Eastvale
Colorado
Castle Pines
Silver Cliff
Connecticut
Scotland
Florida
Hollywood
Miami Lakes
Ocoee
Iowa
Urbandale
Wisconsin
Franklin
Greenfield
Village of Caledonia
Village of Mount Pleasant
Village of Somers
Wyoming
Mills
What People Are Saying
Republican Representative Lauren Boebert of Colorado said in a news release: "Zip code reform is not a partisan issue; it's a unifying, fundamental need for the municipalities that have been denied their own zip code and have dealt with public safety issues, mail delivery problems for seniors and veterans, business permitting challenges, and the loss of revenue that leads to cutting public services. It's time for the Senators who represent the many communities in this bill to step up and deliver this bill to President Trump's desk."
Democratic Representative Joe Courtney of Connecticut, who sponsored HR 672, said following the vote: "The people of Scotland [Connecticut] face the serious consequences of having six ZIP Codes for a town of less than 1,600 people. Delivery of Social Security notices and checks, Medicaid information, prescription medications, and absentee ballot applications are disrupted day in day out. Residents have paid their taxes to the wrong town and sent their children to the wrong school."
What Happens Next
Both bills are set to be reviewed by the Senate. If they pass, they will head to the White House to be signed into law.
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