A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that, with respect to the appointment of postmasters in small communities, the U.S. Postal Service shall give preference to applicants for such appointments who reside in such communities.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires appointments to the position of postmaster at post offices serving a delivery area with a resident population of 5,000 or less to be made from a list of qualified applicants who have resided in the area for at least one year unless no such individual has applied for the position. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 1001)…