ERNST'S URBANDALE ZIP CODE FIX HEADS TO SENATE FLOOR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Joni Ernst issued the following press release:

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs successfully advanced U.S. Senator Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) bipartisan bill (https://www.ernst.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/zip_code_bill_2026_-_ernst_amendment.pdf) requiring the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code for 83 specific communities across the country. The bill passed by a vote of 10-3 and now advances to the full Senate for consideration.

For years, Ernst has worked to deliver certainty for Urbandale residents that would end confusing mail delays and delivery issues faced by Iowans and cities throughout the nation.

"This vote brings residents of Urbandale and communities ...