WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed his legislation, H.R. 672, to create a unique ZIP code for the Town of Miami Lakes.
"I am thrilled that my legislation to establish a unique ZIP code for the Town of Miami Lakes has passed the U.S. House of Representatives for the third time. The next step is to bring it to the Senate for a vote,” said Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart."Residents of Miami Lakes have long faced delays and issues with mail and package delivery, as well as inaccurate census data that has negatively impacted the Town’s operating revenue. These challenges have affected vital funding intended for services such as senior programs and led to wildly fluctuating insurance rates, including for cars. Miami Lakes has been waiting for over 20 years to secure a stand-alone ZIP code, and with my bill’s passage, we’re one step closer to providing a long-overdue solution.” "It’s high time communities like Miami Lakes receive their own zip code. This simple and common sense change would vastly improve life for customers of the United States Postal Service like Miami Lakers. I urge every member of Congress to continue supporting H.R. 672 to help enhance service for communities like mine. I again want to thank Congressman Diaz-Balart for all his efforts over the years to make our own zip code a reality and I also want to thank Senator Scott for his efforts as the bill makes its way to the United States Senate." said Mayor Joshua Dieguez. Bill text is available here. The Senate Companion bill was introduced by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Alex Padilla (D-CA). Background: In 2016, Díaz-Balart successfully included a provision in H.R. 6303 that would have authorized USPS to establish a dedicated ZIP code for Miami Lakes and several other municipalities. This bill passed the U.S. House and was sent to the U.S. Senate for further consideration. Similarly, in 2018, Diaz-Balart introduced a bill to designate a unique ZIP code for Miami Lakes, which also passed the House and was sent to the U.S. Senate for further consideration. Additionally, in 2019, 2021, and 2023 Rep. Díaz-Balart introduced similar legislation to address this issue. |
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