Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced the passage of the bipartisan ZIP Code Act, H.R. 3095, by the U.S. House of Representatives. Langworthy cosponsored the legislation and played a role in advancing it through the House Oversight Committee alongside Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. The bill is now headed to the Senate for consideration.
The proposed legislation mandates that the U.S. Postal Service assign unique ZIP codes to over 65 underserved communities nationwide, including Pendleton and Wheatfield in Western New York.
Pendleton and Wheatfield have shared ZIP codes with neighboring areas for decades, resulting in issues such as misdirected mail, delayed deliveries, inaccurate sales tax distribution, inflated insurance rates, and slower emergency response times.
“This has been a long-standing problem that’s impacted nearly every household and business in Pendleton and Wheatfield,” said Congressman Langworthy. “I made it a top priority to fix it. Now that the House has passed this bill, we’re one step closer to giving these communities the recognition, reliability, and services they deserve.”
Langworthy urges the Senate to act promptly to provide relief to these growing towns in Western New York.
