USPS Special Mail Deals Tweaked: Public Comments Due Soon
Published Date: 1/2/2026
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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 January 7, 2026. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail options, with possible new pricing or service tweaks coming soon. It’s a chance to weigh in before any changes take effect!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Filing to Amend Postal Contract 954
The Postal Service filed a request to amend a negotiated contract called Contract 954, covering Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground-Advantage. The Commission accepted the filing on December 29, 2025 (Docket No. K2025-695) and is inviting public comment by January 7, 2026; some filing material is under seal.
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