USPS Files New International Priority Mail Contracts

2026-06376 — Revised Mailing Standards for Firearms

The Postal Service is updating its rules to ban mailing concealable firearms, following a legal opinion from the Department of Justice. This change affects anyone who ships guns through the mail and aims to keep things safer and clearer. Comments on the new rules are open until May 4, 2026, so speak up if you want to weigh in!

2026-06235 — Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

The Postal Service is adding new special shipping deals for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage. These changes affect businesses using negotiated contracts and could mean better rates or options starting soon. The official notice was filed in late March 2026, so keep an eye out for updates that might save you money or speed up your shipments!

2026-06223 — Parcel Dimension Compliance

Starting July 12, 2026, the Postal Service will require all parcels to have their exact dimensions reported in shipping manifests. This change affects anyone sending parcels and aims to improve accuracy before charging fees for dimension mistakes in early 2027. The new rules help keep shipping fair and smooth, with some fees already applying to big parcels if dimensions are missing or wrong.

2026-05768 — Overweight and Oversize Items Fee Application

The Postal Service is updating its rules about fees for overweight and oversize packages. Starting July 12, 2026, most overweight or oversize items found in the mail system will face a $200 fee before they’re released, except those caught and returned during retail transactions. This change affects anyone sending big or heavy packages and aims to keep the mail moving smoothly.

2026-05405 — Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Open and Distribute Parcel Mailings Discontinued

Starting July 12, 2026, the Postal Service will stop offering Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Open and Distribute for parcels as a regular service. This change mainly affects businesses and mailers who send parcels this way, but don’t worry—these parcel services will still be available through special agreements. If you use these services, keep an eye out for new options and get ready to adjust your mailing plans!

2026-05226 — Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements

The Postal Service is adding a new shipping deal for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage to its special contract list. This change affects businesses using these services and could mean better rates or options starting soon. The official notice was filed on March 18, 2026, so keep an eye out for updates that might save you money or speed up your shipments!

Previous: 2025-19796 — Notice of Meeting

The United States Mint is holding a public meeting on November 18, 2025, to review cool new coin designs, including the Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal and Native American $1 coins for 2027 and 2028. Anyone interested can watch online, but can only observe, not participate live. This meeting helps decide what coins will look like and how many will be made, affecting collectors and coin fans everywhere.

Next: 2025-19800 — Termination of the Designation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status

The U.S. government is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from South Sudan starting January 5, 2026. This means South Sudanese nationals who had TPS will lose their special protection and work permits after that date. The change comes because conditions in South Sudan have improved enough that TPS is no longer needed.