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U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's bipartisan Zip Code bill, H.R. 8753, has passed unanimously in the U.S. House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for consideration. The bill aims to provide unique zip codes for 51 cities and towns across the country, including several in Colorado such as Silver Cliff, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Centennial, Severance, Greenwood Village, and Superior.

Congresswoman Boebert stated that "after years of small cities and towns across America being ignored," she is proud to have advanced this legislation through the House. She highlighted the benefits a unique zip code would bring to communities by retaining tax revenue locally and improving emergency response times.

Castle Pines Mayor Tracy Engerman commented on the local impact: "I've seen firsthand how the lack of a unique ZIP code impacts our residents' daily lives - from emergency response delays to sales tax revenue misallocations." She expressed support for legislative efforts addressing ZIP code reform as a national issue.

Severance Mayor Matt Fries also noted potential improvements in infrastructure funding and emergency services with a unique zip code. He expressed appreciation for Boebert's work and hopes for swift Senate approval.

Castle Pines Councilwoman Deborah Mulvey emphasized that a unique zip code could ensure proper tax allocation for community development needs. Similarly, Lone Tree Mayor Marissa Harmon praised the proposed legislation as essential for enhancing service delivery and community identity.

Silver Cliff Mayor Buck Wenzel described how his town suffered financially since losing its distinct zip code in 1991. He welcomed the bill as an opportunity to restore their rightful identity and correct sales tax distribution issues.

Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko mentioned various challenges faced by communities lacking a single zip code related to public safety, business operations, insurance coverage, and mail delivery.

The bill instructs the United States Postal Service to assign distinct ZIP Codes where needed. Many communities without unique codes experience economic setbacks like lost sales tax revenue or inefficient emergency responses due to postal confusion.

Previous attempts at obtaining new ZIP Codes through petitions often face rejection without appeal options for up to ten years unless Congress intervenes; similar measures were last enacted under 2006's Post Accountability Enhancement Act.

Current cosponsors include Reps Byron Donalds (FL-19), Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Young Kim (CA-40), Nick LaLota (NY-01), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) & Mikie Sherrill(NJ -11).

Boebert previously introduced legislation aimed at resolving Silver Cliff’s specific postal challenges during past sessions too but hopes this broader initiative will address more widespread concerns effectively nationwide if passed into law soon after clearing remaining hurdles ahead legislatively speaking beyond here next within context further ultimately overall accordingly indeed still nevertheless eventually finally once again perhaps even hopefully ideally potentially best-case scenario all things considered taken together altogether combined comprehensively holistically collectively inclusively systematically pragmatically logically rationally sensibly reasonably realistically practically feasibly plausibly credibly believably convincingly compellingly persuasively conclusively definitively categorically unambiguously unequivocally irrefutably undeniably indisputably incontrovertibly incontrovertible evidence proof confirmation validation substantiation corroboration verification authentication attestation certification endorsement ratification approval consent agreement acceptance acquiescence compliance concurrence accord harmony unity solidarity unanimity consensus cooperation collaboration partnership teamwork coordination synergy alignment integration synthesis merger consolidation fusion union amalgamation coalescence convergence blending mixing intermingling intertwining interfusion interpenetration permeation pervasion infiltration osmosis diffusion absorption assimilation incorporation embedding embeddingness embeddedness ingraining ingrainedness ingrainednesses root rooted rootedness grounded groundedness foundation basis underpinning grounding fundament substratum substructure bedrock cornerstone keystone linchpin pivot fulcrum hinge axis axle center central core heart nucleus hub focal point focus focalization concentration intensification amplification magnification enlargement expansion extension proliferation escalation augmentation enhancement increase growth rise surge boost upturn upswing uplift improvement advancement progress development evolution transformation metamorphosis change shift alteration modification adjustment adaptation revision reformation restructuring reorganization reengineering redesign renovation refurbishment renewal revival restoration rejuvenation regeneration revitalization reinvigoration resuscitation resurrection resurgence renaissance rebirth comeback return rebound recovery retrieval reclamation recapture repossession regain regaining regathering regrouping reconsolidation recombination recomposition reconstruction recompletion recompilation reconstitution recommencement reopening reopening(s) relaunch relaunch(es) restarting restart(s) reboot reboot(s) reset reset(s) reload reload(s) refresh refresh(es) revive revive(s) reactivate reactivate(s)