Courtney, Murphy Applaud Unanimous House Passage of Scotland Zip Code Solution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan H.R. 8753 which included Rep. Joe Courtney’s provision to mandate the U.S. Postal Service assign Scotland, Connecticut a single zip code. The vote comes after Courtney urged his colleagues earlier this week to support the measure.
Scotland has 600-plus residencies, but six zip-codes, leading to misplaced packages, difficulty requesting mail-in ballots, and uncertainty about where to send students to school. In March, Rep. Courtney and Sen. Murphy joined forces to introduce bicameral legislation (H.R. 7800 and S. 4052) to direct the USPS to assign Scotland a single zip code. On November 21st, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform approved the House bill, 40-0, as part of a larger package (H.R. 8753), sponsored by Rep. Boebert (R-CO), to address zip-code issues for Americans in 45 towns nationwide.
“With passage of this bill, the voices of Scotland residents have been heard loud and clear in Washington and we are one step closer to once and for all solving this Monty Python-esque absurdity. Senator Murphy and I will continue working together to get this bill through the Senate and to the President’s desk for signature. The hardworking, taxpaying citizens of Scotland deserve to get the same level of postal service as every other community,” Courtney said.
“The people of Scotland have suffered long enough from the logistical nightmare of having six zip codes for one town. It’s great news the House passed this bill, and I’m doing everything I can to make sure the Senate does the same,” said Murphy.