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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8642
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 5, 2024Mr. Stauber introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability
A BILL
To reprogram funds appropriated to the United States Postal Service for the acquisition and support of zero-emission delivery vehicles to support the hiring and retention of rural employees.
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Short title
This Act may be cited as the Modifying Allocations to Improve Local service Act or the MAIL Act.
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Reprogramming of zero-emission vehicle funds for rural employees
The unobligated balance of funds made available under section 70002 of Public Law 117–169 (commonly referred to as the Inflation Reduction Act) shall be used by the United States Postal Service to support hiring and retaining employees of the United States Postal Service whose primary duty stations are located in rural areas or whose regular duty involves the collection and delivery of mail on a rural route. The amounts reprogrammed under this section shall remain available until expended.