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Better Newspaper and Magazine Delivery: USPS Rate Hikes Tied to Service Quality.

This law aims to improve the on-time delivery of periodicals (newspapers and magazines) by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). USPS can only raise rates for these services if it meets high performance standards (95% on-time) or significantly improves its delivery speed. This ensures citizens receive their print media subscriptions reliably and increases USPS accountability regarding delivery times.
Key points
USPS must achieve 95% on-time delivery for periodicals or show a 2% improvement to qualify for additional rate increases.
The Postmaster General must publicly report annually on the progress of measuring on-time performance for newspaper mail.
A government study (GAO) is mandated to explore alternative pricing models to improve the financial stability of postal products that currently operate at a loss.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4378
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2024-05-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Deliver for Democracy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4378.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • USPS must achieve 95% on-time delivery for periodicals or show a 2% improvement to qualify for additional rate increases.
  • The Postmaster General must publicly report annually on the progress of measuring on-time performance for newspaper mail.
  • A government study (GAO) is mandated to explore alternative pricing models to improve the financial stability of postal products that currently operate at a loss.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Media and Culture Economy