USPS New Deals: Comment Before Your Stamps Change
Published Date: 10/22/2025
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Summary
The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing new deals the Postal Service wants to make for special mail services. If you use or compete with postal services, these changes could affect you soon. Public comments are open until October 27, 2025, so now’s the time to speak up before any new agreements kick in.
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