This bill would require private shipping companies to charge the same rates for deliveries to non-contiguous U.S. areas, including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories, as they charge for the same products shipped to the mainland. Private shippers would also be prohibited from excluding these non-contiguous areas from their service offerings. The legislation applies to both consumer products and raw materials used in manufacturing, though items valued over $10,000 are exempt from the requirements. The U.S. Postal Service is also exempt from these rules. The bill aims to address shipping cost disparities that residents and businesses in Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories face when ordering goods.
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