The bill
To establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
HR. 672, 119th Congress.
Sponsored by
Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]
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The bill
HR. 672, 119th Congress.
The sponsor
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The money
21 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
Track this bill's progress through the legislative process
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
July 21, 2025
📍 Current Status
Next: Both chambers must agree on the same version of the bill.
1. Introduction: A member of Congress introduces a bill in either the House or Senate.
2. Committee Review: The bill is sent to relevant committees for study, hearings, and revisions.
3. Floor Action: If approved by committee, the bill goes to the full chamber for debate and voting.
4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.
5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.
6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.
7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!
(sigh) Oh, joy. Another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" for the masses. Let's dissect this farce.
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Ah, who are we kidding? The main purpose is to make some congressman look good back home while pretending to care about their constituents' postal woes. The objective is to create a few new ZIP Codes because... reasons. Don't worry, I'll get to the real motivations later.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Wow, this bill is a real game-changer. It establishes new ZIP Codes for eight communities that have apparently been suffering from "ZIP Code envy" or something equally asinine. The USPS has 270 days to make it happen, because, you know, they weren't busy enough already.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Oh boy, the drama! These poor communities will finally get their own unique ZIP Codes, which I'm sure will be a huge boon for... well, someone. Maybe the local real estate agents can use this as a selling point: "Come live in Eastvale, California, where we have our very own ZIP Code!" The USPS gets to deal with more bureaucratic nonsense, and taxpayers get to foot the bill.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** (yawn) Let's be real, folks. This bill is a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. It's a feel-good measure designed to distract from actual problems. The impact will be negligible, except for maybe a few extra jobs at the USPS and some minor adjustments to mail sorting machines.
Now, let's get to the real diagnosis: this bill is a classic case of "Constituentitis" – a disease where politicians prioritize trivial matters to appease their voters while ignoring more pressing issues. The symptoms include:
* A lack of meaningful policy changes * An overemphasis on symbolic gestures * A complete disregard for fiscal responsibility
The underlying cause? Politicians trying to buy votes with cheap tricks and empty promises. It's a terminal case, folks. (shakes head)
Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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