U.S. House Passes Rep. Lauren Boebert's Bipartisan Zip Code Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed her bipartisan Zip Code bill, H.R. 3095, through the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday evening. The final recorded vote total was 278-121, a significant bipartisan victory for the Congresswoman and the multiple towns and communities in the 4th District included in the legislation. 

H.R. 3095 directs the United States Postal Service to create unique zip codes for more than 65 cities, towns, and communities across the country. The bill, which includes 15 communities in Colorado and 33 cosponsors, is a reintroduction of the Congresswoman’s similar effort in the 118th Congress which passed through the U.S. House in December 2024.

Cities and towns like Castle Pines, Lone Tree, and Severance all have their sales tax revenue, insurance rates, mail delivery rates, and response times for first responders negatively impacted by the lack of a unique zip code for their community. This legislation will address these issues and directly improve the quality of life for Coloradans and Americans living in these communities.

“This is a tremendous, hard-fought victory for the cities, towns, and communities in Colorado's 4th District and across our country who have called for a unique zip code to improve the quality of life for our constituents,” said Congresswoman Boebert. “Zip code reform is not a partisan issue; it's a unifying, fundamental need for the municipalities that have been denied their own zip code and have dealt with public safety issues, mail delivery problems for seniors and veterans, business permitting challenges, and the loss of revenue that leads to cutting public services. I am proud to have worked with leaders from across the aisle and across the country to get H.R. 3095 through the House; it's time for the Senators who represent the many communities in this bill to step up and deliver this bill to President Trump's desk."

“The City of Castle Pines is grateful for Congresswoman Boebert’s tireless efforts to secure a unique zip code for Castle Pines and dozens of communities across the nation,”said Castle Pines Mayor Tracy Engerman.“The passage of this bill by the House is a significant step in ensuring that residents in our communities receive their fair share of collected tax revenue and timely responses from emergency services.  The Congresswoman’s ability to work across the aisle on this bipartisan effort has been critical in moving the bill to the Senate. On behalf of the National Zip Code Advocacy Coalition, I want to thank her for her support and work on this important issue.”

“The successful passage of Rep. Boebert’s Zip Code Bill is crucial and is the key to the success of 'Small Town America' in the future,"said Severance Mayor Matt Fries. "Every town in American deserves a unique zip code, especially when sales tax collection is 100% zip code identified, emergency responses is dependent on a correct zip code, and accurate insurance rates for citizens and businesses are tied to zip codes. I can't understand why any person or organization would disagree with what this bill accomplishes. Congresswoman Boebert has fought like hell for small town America to maintain its own identity.  I call on the Senate to stand with her to get this common-sense legislation across the finish line. The citizens of Severance, Colorado deserve their own, unique zip code.”

"The Zip Code bill is the solution to an issue that's impacted communities like Lone Tree for far too long," said Lone Tree Mayor Marissa Harmon. "This federal legislation is a critical step toward addressing an issue that has created unnecessary challenges for cities like Lone Tree with community identity, emergency management, public safety, business attraction and retention, insurance coverage, and mail delivery. With the passage of this legislation, we can improve service delivery, eliminate confusion, and better reflect the identity of the cities. I urge the U.S. Senate to act swiftly and support Colorado communities in doing what's best for the people we serve."

BACKGROUND:

The full text of Congresswoman Boebert’s H.R. 3095 can be read HERE. A shortened clip of the Congresswoman's remarks from the House debate can be viewed HERE.

The following news stories are a mixture of recent news articles and coverage on Congresswoman Boebert’s previous effort on zip codes in the 118th Congress:

Washington Examiner: These 76 cities could receive new Zip Codes

Fox 31: Proposed bill could give these Colorado areas a new zip code

CBS News Colorado: New zip codes could improve Colorado towns’ income, safety

9News: Colorado communities could receive new Zip Codes

The Orange County Register: Could North Tustin get its own zip code? Proposed congressional effort underway to do that

The Zip Code system was instituted in America in the 1960s. The Postal Service utilizes the zip code system to deliver mail, but it is also heavily used and relied on by economic developers, insurers and emergency personnel. 

Communities that do not have a unique Zip Code often experience associated problems that include the loss of economic development, loss of sales tax, unjustifiably high insurance rates, tax remittance and commercial licensing issues, diminished public safety and reduced emergency response times, identity issues, and efficiency issues.

For example, first responders often go to the wrong streets and people needing help experience delays due to Zip Code issues that would be addressed by this legislation.

Small towns and cities can petition the Postal Service for a new Zip Code but it is rarely approved and if it is denied they cannot appeal this decision for up to 10 years. Congress has intervened on these matters and last passed a law enacting four new Zip Codes through the Post Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006. 

The current list of 33 cosponsors for H.R. 3095 includes Rep. Young Kim [CA-40], Rep. Brittany Pettersen [CO-07], Rep. Jason Crow [CO-06], Rep. Gabe Evans [CO-08], Rep. Joe Courtney [CT-02], Rep. Byron Donalds [FL-19], Rep. Mikie Sherrill [NJ-11], Rep. Nancy Mace [SC-01], Rep. Jared Moskowitz [FL-23], Rep. Keith Self [TX-03], Rep. Brandon Gill [TX-26], Rep. H. Morgan Griffith [VA-09], Rep. Bryan Steil [WI-01], Rep. Gwen Moore [WI-04], Rep. Scott Fitzgerald [WI-05], Rep. Harriet M. Hageman [WY-AL], Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes [OH-13], Rep. Andy Barr [KY-06], Rep. Nicholas A. Langworthy [NY-23], Rep. Nick LaLota [NY-01], Rep. Troy E. Nehls [TX-22], Rep. Mark Harris [NC-08], Rep. Pat Fallon [TX-04], Rep. Clay Higgins [LA-03], Rep. Mark E. Amodei [NV-02], Rep. Brad Finstad [MN-01], Rep. Sean Casten [IL-06], Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros [CA-31], Rep. Linda T. Sanchez [CA-38], Rep. Julia Letlow [LA-05], Rep. Brad Sherman [CA-32], Rep. William Timmons [SC-04], and Rep. Jeff Hurd [CO-03].

The full list of communities included can be found below:

(1) Canyon Lake, California.

(2) Hidden Hills, California.

(3) Industry, California.

(4) North Tustin, California.

(5) Tehachapi, California.

(6) Castle Pines, Colorado.

(7) Centennial, Colorado.

(8) Cherry Hills Village, Colorado.

(9) Greenwood Village, Colorado.

(10) Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

(11) Keystone, Colorado.

(12) Lone Tree, Colorado.

(13) Mountain Village, Colorado.

(14) Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado.

(15) Severance, Colorado.

(16) Silver Cliff, Colorado.

(17) Sterling Ranch, Colorado.

(18) Superior, Colorado.

(19) Telluride, Colorado.

(20) Oakland Park, Florida.

(21) Lighthouse Point, Florida.

(22) Coconut Creek, Florida.

(23) Parkland, Florida.

(24) Deerfield Beach, Florida.

(25) Wilton Manors, Florida.

(26) Burr Ridge, Illinois.

(27) Carmel, Indiana.

(28) Noblesville, Indiana.

(29) Westfield, Indiana.

(30) Zionsville, Indiana.

(31) Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

(32) Montz, Louisiana.

(33) Springwater Township, Minnesota.

(34) Grass Valley, Nevada.

(35) Swanzey, New Hampshire.

(36) Kinnelon, New Jersey.

(37) Flanders, New York.

(38) Glendale, New York.

(39) Riverside, New York.

(40) Pendleton, New York.

(41) Weddington, North Carolina.

(42) Goose Creek, South Carolina.

(43) Fairview, Texas.

(44) Fate, Texas.

(45) Heath, Texas.

(46) Murphy, Texas.

(47) Northlake, Texas.

(48) Parker, Texas.

(49) Sargent, Texas.

(50) Fairlawn, Virginia.

(51) Caledonia, Wisconsin.

(52) Franklin, Wisconsin.

(53) Glendale, Wisconsin.

(54) Greenfield, Wisconsin.

(55) Village of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

(56) Village of Somers, Wisconsin.

(57) Village of Harrison, Wisconsin.

(58) Hochatown, Oklahoma.

(59) Green, Ohio.

(60) Rochester, Wisconsin.

(61) Quartzite Township, Minnesota.

(62) Frederick, Colorado.

(63) Camargo, Kentucky.

(64) Wheatfield, New York.

(65) Mauldin, South Carolina.

(66) Josephine, Texas.