Search Results: keywords:"270-day deadline"

  • H. R. 8753 — An Act To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
    Status:Received in Senate
    Words:568

    H. R. 8753 requires the United States Postal Service to assign a unique ZIP Code to each of 51 specified communities across 21 states within 270 days of the law being enacted. This includes places like Eastvale in California, Estero in Florida, and Somers in Wisconsin. The...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill asks the United States Postal Service to give special zip codes to 51 towns in 21 states to help make mailing things easier. But some people wonder why only these towns are chosen and if it will be hard for the Postal Service to do this quickly.

  • S. 4559 — To require benefit eligibility determinations to be made within a certain period of time.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:202

    S. 4559, also known as the "Officer John Barnes Act," aims to ensure that benefit eligibility determinations are processed promptly. The bill amends a section of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, requiring the Bureau to notify a claimant of a benefit...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill, called the "Officer John Barnes Act," wants to make sure that when people ask if they can get benefits or help, the answer must come within 270 days, so they don’t wait too long. It’s like making sure someone tells you if you can have dessert after dinner before a long wait!