The purpose of 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 goal is to ensure that these decisions involve more public input and to protect postal services in areas that may be underserved. Key provisions of the Act include several important requirements. First, before closing or consolidating a post office, the USPS must hold a public hearing where community members can participate either in person or online.