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Faster Newspaper & Periodical Delivery: New Postal Rules.

This act aims to improve the on-time delivery of newspapers and periodicals by the postal service. If the postal service fails to meet specific delivery targets, it will be restricted from raising prices for these services. Citizens can expect their subscribed publications to arrive more promptly and consistently.
Key points
The postal service must achieve 95% on-time delivery for periodicals or improve by 2 percentage points to qualify for rate increases.
The postal service will annually report on newspaper delivery performance, with data made public.
A study will be conducted on ways to improve the financial standing of postal services that do not cover their costs.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2098
Sponsor: Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]
Process start date: 2025-03-14
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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 119_HR_2098.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The postal service must achieve 95% on-time delivery for periodicals or improve by 2 percentage points to qualify for rate increases.
  • The postal service will annually report on newspaper delivery performance, with data made public.
  • A study will be conducted on ways to improve the financial standing of postal services that do not cover their costs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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