USPS Reports: More Changes, Same Old Mail
Published Date: 4/30/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Postal Service wants to change how it reports its regular data to the Postal Regulatory Commission. These changes could affect how the Postal Service shares info about deals with other government agencies, thanks to new rules from 2022. If you want to weigh in, comments are due by May 29, 2026—so don’t miss out!
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