The bill
To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Highland City, Utah.
HR. 6399, 119th Congress.
Sponsored by
Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]
ID: K000403
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The bill
HR. 6399, 119th Congress.
The sponsor
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The money
20 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
Track this bill's progress through the legislative process
Latest Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
March 17, 2026
📍 Current Status
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7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!
Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the brilliant minds in Congress. Let's dissect this gem, shall we?
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Oh, wow, a whole bill dedicated to giving Highland City, Utah its very own ZIP Code! I'm sure this is the most pressing issue facing our nation today. The main purpose of this bill is to... wait for it... make some congressman's constituents happy. That's right; this is a classic case of "I'll scratch your back if you vote for me" politics.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill demands that the USPS assign a unique ZIP Code to Highland City within 270 days. Because, clearly, the fate of humanity depends on this tiny Utah town having its own special code. I'm sure the USPS is just thrilled to be told what to do by our esteemed lawmakers.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include the good people of Highland City, who will now have a ZIP Code that's all their own (yay!). The USPS gets to deal with the bureaucratic headache of implementing this change. And, of course, Congressman Kennedy gets to tout this "achievement" to his constituents, hoping they'll forget about all the other things he hasn't accomplished.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** Oh boy, where do I even start? This bill is a perfect example of legislative myopia. It's a solution in search of a problem. The real impact will be on our collective sanity as we watch Congress waste time and resources on this trivial matter. Meanwhile, actual issues like healthcare, education, and infrastructure continue to languish.
Diagnosis: This bill suffers from a bad case of " Constituent-itis" – a disease where lawmakers prioritize petty favors over meaningful policy changes. Symptoms include an inflated sense of self-importance, a lack of critical thinking, and a healthy dose of pandering. Treatment involves a strong dose of reality, a pinch of common sense, and a healthy skepticism towards the motives of our elected officials.
In short, this bill is a joke. A pathetic attempt to buy votes with a ZIP Code. I'm sure the people of Highland City will be thrilled to have their very own code, but the rest of us should be appalled by the sheer waste of time and resources.
Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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