Protect Postal Performance Act

HR 2103, the Protect Postal Performance Act, requires the U.S. Postal Service to hold public hearings and wait 180 days before closing or consolidating any post office, ensuring community input and transparency. It directly affects communities by preventing closures if a post office is the only one within 15 miles or serves 15,000+ residents, and blocks closures of processing centers that would leave entire non-contiguous state regions (with over 100,000 residents) without service. The bill also mandates that the Postal Regulatory Commission review proposed facility changes before implementation and prohibits reducing mail pickup/drop-off frequency through transportation optimization plans without prior approval. These provisions aim to stabilize postal services and maintain access for residents in underserved areas.