Post Office Makes Secret Deal, Asks Public What They Think
Published Date: 12/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is asking the public to share their thoughts by December 18, 2025. These changes could affect businesses using these mail services and might impact pricing or options soon. It’s a chance to weigh in on how mail deals evolve!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Amendment to Contract 142 Filed
The Postal Service filed Amendment Two to Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 142 (Docket CP2024-131), accepted December 10, 2025. The filing includes material under seal and the Postal Regulatory Commission invites public comment by December 18, 2025.
New Contract 1465 Added Request
The Postal Service requested addition of Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1465 to the Competitive Product List (Dockets MC2026-131 and K2026-131), with materials filed under seal and accepted December 10, 2025. The Commission seeks public comment on this request by December 18, 2025.
Sealed Filings and Summary Review Rules
Some parts of the Postal Service filings are under seal and can only be accessed in compliance with 39 CFR 3011.301. The notice also states that standardized distinct products reviewed in summary proceedings do not get a Public Representative appointment or public comment under 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d).
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Take It Personal
Get Your Personalized Policy View
Start a Free Government Policy Watch to see how policy affects your household, then upgrade to PRIA Full Coverage for year-round monitoring.
Already have an account? Sign in