Post Office Proposes New Mail Service Deals
Published Date: 1/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new or changed special deals for competitive mail services. This affects businesses using these services and could change prices or options soon. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until January 21, 2026, to comment online.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New USPS Negotiated Mail Contracts Filed
The U.S. Postal Service filed requests on January 12, 2026 to add negotiated service agreements (Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1476 and Contract 1477) to the Competitive Product List. If you run a business that uses these competitive mail services, those filings could change the prices or options you see for shipping. The Postal Regulatory Commission is accepting public comment through January 21, 2026.
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