Dozens of communities across the United States could get new zip codes under a bill introduced by Representative Lauren Boebert, a Colorado Republican, with one mayor telling Newsweek the bill could significantly benefit his community.
Why It Matters
Many communities currently have outdated zip codes that may cause issues, such as slower mail delivery or delayed emergency service response times. Supporters of Boebert’s bipartisan bill believe this legislation would solve that issue for some communities by giving them an updated zip code.
What to Know
The bill, known as H.R. 3095, advanced through the powerful House Oversight Committee this week. In total, the legislation would give 68 communities from 19 different states new zip codes if it becomes law.
Towns and cities from California to New Hampshire could have new zip codes under this bill. This map shows which communities would have a new zip code
