What does Preamble of Puerto Rico Postal Equity Act of 2025 do?

This bill requires the Postmaster General to update the Postal Service's systems to accurately recognize and preserve address data. The updates are specifically focused on ensuring accurate recognition of linguistic characters and place names in Puerto Rico. The bill aims to improve address data accuracy for the Postal Service, including in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Puerto Rico Postal Equity Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Puerto Rico Postal Equity Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of Puerto Rico Postal Equity Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to the accurate identification and formatting of physical addresses. It highlights the importance of accurate addressing for the Postal Service, mail delivery, e-commerce, and Federal program distribution. The text identifies inconsistencies in Puerto Rico's local addressing conventions compared to those recognized by the USPS and Federal agencies. These inconsistencies are attributed to the omission or alteration of diacritical marks in Spanish-language place names and surnames. The section emphasizes the need to preserve accurate orthography in Federal data systems for record integrity, compliance, and protection of rights. Improved coordination between the USPS and the Department of Commerce is proposed to enhance data accuracy and support economic development and equity in Puerto Rico.

What does IMPROVEMENTS TO ACCURACY OF PUERTO RICO ADDRESS DATA. of Puerto Rico Postal Equity Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the Postmaster General to improve the accuracy and recognition of addresses in Puerto Rico. The Postmaster General must develop and implement improvements to USPS systems within 180 days of the Act's enactment. These improvements include using existing USPS data to identify locations with address issues, updating address records, and revising systems to support diacritical marks. The Postmaster General is required to consult with the Bureau of the Census, the Puerto Rico Planning Board, and local governments in Puerto Rico. The Postmaster General must submit annual reports to Congress detailing actions taken, progress made, and any barriers encountered. The term 'diacritical mark' is defined as any accent, tilde, or other orthographic sign used in the Spanish language for pronunciation or meaning in Puerto Rican place names.

What does CUTGO COMPLIANCE. of Puerto Rico Postal Equity Act of 2025 do?

This section mandates that no additional appropriations are authorized to carry out the Act. The Postmaster General is responsible for implementing the Act. Implementation of the Act must utilize existing appropriations or funds available to the United States Postal Service.

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Puerto Rico Postal Equity Act of 2025

Last updated: 12/4/2025 · Introduced: 12/4/2025

Author: Pablo Hernández (D-PR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to update its systems to accurately recognize and preserve address data, particularly in Puerto Rico, including linguistic characters and place names.
The Postal Service must develop and implement improvements to address recognition within 180 days, consulting with relevant agencies and local governments.
The bill mandates that these improvements be implemented using existing Postal Service funds, without requiring new appropriations.

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