The Deliver for Democracy Act ties the U.S. Postal Service's ability to increase rates on periodicals (newspapers and magazines) to improved delivery performance. Under the bill, the Postal Regulatory Commission cannot grant the USPS additional rate authority for periodicals unless the agency achieves either 95 percent on-time delivery or improves delivery performance by at least 2 percentage points compared to its best prior performance. The legislation also requires the Postmaster General to submit annual public reports on newspaper delivery performance starting within one year and continuing until the USPS fully incorporates this data into its standard performance measurements. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a study within two years examining alternative pricing options and financial solutions for products like periodicals that don't cover their delivery costs. The bill aims to hold the postal service accountable for timely delivery while addressing concerns about the sustainability of newspaper mail services.
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