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

39 U.S.C. § 5605

Contracts for transportation of mail by vessel

The Postal Service may contract for the transportation of mail by vessel without advertising for bids.

Pub. L. 91–37584 Stat. 773Pub. L. 109–435, title X, § 1002(b)(3)120 Stat. 3255(, , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 109–4382006— struck out “for periods of not in excess of 4 years” before period at end.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375section 101 of this titleSection effective , pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See , set out as a note preceding .