![]() ![]() Members or their vendors must submit a PS Form 3615, Mailing Permit Application and Customer Profile, to the entry Post Office™ when the first franked mass mailing is made there. Members of Congress occasionally enter mass mailings at local Post Offices outside Washington, DC. Members of Congress may, however, dispatch these mailings from Post Offices other than Washington, DC. Most mass congressional mailings are sent from Washington, DC. ![]() See below for an example of a franked mail envelope.įranked mail can be sent as single piece or mass congressional mailings. Do not be surprised if you find such an item and do not return it to the congressional office. Franked Mail EnvelopesĪlthough not encouraged, it is permissible for congressional offices to secure their franked envelope to various other envelopes or packaging when placing items in the mailstream. Franked Mail is identified by the facsimile signature of the member of Congress in the upper right corner of the envelope or franked label, followed by “M.C.” standing for member of Congress, or “U.S.S.” for U.S. Official Mail (Franked)įranked Mail, also referenced as Congressional Mail, is defined as official mail sent without postage prepayment, which can be used only by members and members-elect of Congress, the Vice President, and other authorized individuals. ![]() The following is a reminder of how to identify and process Official Franked Mail. In the past, there were reports of the improper identification and handling of Official Franked Mail in the mailstream. The article serves as a reminder of another product that will be entering into the mailstream during this time, Official Franked Mail, also referenced as Congressional Mail. On July 26, information in Postal Bulletin 22342 was published to highlight the difference between Official Election Mail™ and Political Mail. Government Relations Reminder: Official Franked Mail and Detention of Mail Guideline - POM 491.523 ![]()
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