Postal Commission Reviews New Competitive Mail Service Deals
Published Date: 2/10/2026
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Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of a new special deal for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is opening the floor for public comments until February 13, 2026. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail agreements, possibly changing prices or service options soon. It’s a chance to weigh in before any new deals go live!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New Priority Mail Contract Filed
If you run a business or are a customer who uses special Postal Service mail deals, the USPS filed to add Priority Mail Contract 953 to the Competitive Product List on February 5, 2026 (Docket Nos. MC2026-163 and K2026-163). The Postal Regulatory Commission invites public comment on the filing; comments are due February 13, 2026, and the Commission has appointed a Public Representative (Almaroof Agoro) for the proceeding.
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