H.R.448 - Silver Cliff Community Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 448, the Silver Cliff Community Act, directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to assign a unique ZIP Code (81249) to Silver Cliff, Colorado, within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Ms. Pettersen and Ms. Boebert and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
The primary purpose is to provide Silver Cliff with its own distinct ZIP Code. This is intended to address specific needs or requests from the community.
The bill's short title is the "Silver Cliff Community Act".
Expected Effects
The immediate effect will be the USPS designating a specific ZIP Code for Silver Cliff, Colorado. This could improve mail delivery and emergency services response times.
Longer term, it may enhance the town's identity and potentially affect property values or local business operations. The impact will largely depend on the specific reasons the community sought a unique ZIP Code.
It is unlikely to have any large scale impact outside of the immediate Silver Cliff community.
Potential Benefits
- Improved Mail Delivery: A dedicated ZIP Code could streamline mail sorting and delivery processes within Silver Cliff.
- Enhanced Emergency Services: A unique ZIP Code can help emergency responders quickly identify and locate addresses within Silver Cliff.
- Community Identity: A distinct ZIP Code can foster a stronger sense of community identity and pride.
- Potential for Economic Development: A unique ZIP Code could be used in marketing and branding efforts to attract businesses and residents.
- Simplified Data Collection: A dedicated ZIP Code simplifies data collection and analysis related to Silver Cliff, which can be useful for local planning and development.
Potential Disadvantages
- Administrative Burden: The USPS will incur costs associated with creating and implementing the new ZIP Code.
- Potential Confusion: Residents and businesses may experience temporary confusion during the transition to the new ZIP Code.
- Limited Impact: The benefits of a unique ZIP Code may be marginal compared to the costs and effort involved.
- Precedent Setting: Approving this bill could set a precedent for other small communities to request unique ZIP Codes, potentially straining USPS resources.
- Lack of Broader Impact: This bill addresses a very specific local issue and does not contribute to broader national goals or policies.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the US Constitution, specifically Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to establish post offices and post roads. The designation of ZIP Codes falls under the purview of the postal service, which Congress has the authority to regulate.
There are no apparent conflicts with individual rights or liberties protected by the Constitution or its amendments. The bill does not infringe upon freedom of speech, religion, or any other fundamental right.
Given the limited scope and nature of the bill, its constitutional alignment is generally straightforward and uncontroversial.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).