The purpose of this legislation, known as the Protect Postal Performance Act, is to change how the United States Postal Service (USPS) handles the closure or consolidation of post offices and processing centers. The aim is to ensure that these decisions are made transparently and with public input, while also protecting essential postal services in underserved areas. Key provisions of the Act include several important requirements. First, if USPS plans to close or consolidate a post office, it must hold a public hearing where community members can participate either in person or online.