The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed new legislation that includes a section that would create a new, unique zip code for the hamlets of Flanders, Riverside and Northampton.

Rep. Lee Zeldin (R - Shirley) said in prepared remarks that the three hamlets currently share the same zip code with the nearby Town of Riverhead and that there are at least 18 identical street names and 32 similar street names.

"This causes a number of issues, including delay of mail and packages, which can hold important goods like medications," he said.