Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

39 U.S.C. § 503

Rules; regulations; procedures

The Postal Regulatory Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations and establish procedures, subject to chapters 5 and 7 of title 5, and take any other action they deem necessary and proper to carry out their functions and obligations to the Government of the United States and the people as prescribed under this title. Such rules, regulations, procedures, and actions shall not be subject to any change or supervision by the Postal Service.

Pub. L. 91–37584 Stat. 759Pub. L. 109–435, title VI120 Stat. 3239(, , , § 3603; renumbered § 503 and amended , §§ 601(a)(3), 604(a), title X, 1010(c)(1), , , 3241, 3261.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 109–435, § 1010(c)(1)2006—, substituted “this title” for “this chapter”.

Pub. L. 109–435, § 604(a), substituted “Postal Regulatory Commission” for “Postal Rate Commission”.

Pub. L. 109–435, § 601(a)(3)section 3603 of this title, renumbered as this section.