The Commission is an independent agency that has exercised regulatory oversight over the Postal Service since its creation by the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970. Initially, that oversight consisted primarily of conducting public, on-the-record hearings concerning proposed rate, mail classification or major service changes, and recommending decisions for action by the postal Governors. 
   
The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) enacted on December 20, 2006, requires the Commission to develop and maintain regulations for a modern system of rate regulation, consult with the Postal Service on delivery service standards and performance measures, consult with the Department of State on international postal policies, prevent cross-subsidization or other anticompetitive postal practices, promote transparency and accountability, and adjudicate complaints. 

The law also assigns new and continuing oversight responsibilities to the PRC, including annual determinations of Postal Service compliance with applicable laws, development of accounting practices and procedures for the Postal Service, review of the Universal Service requirement, and assurance of transparency through periodic reports. New enforcement tools include subpoena power, authority to direct the Postal Service to adjust rates and to take other remedial actions, and levying fines in cases of deliberate noncompliance with applicable postal laws.

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Postal Regulatory Commission

Michael M. Kubayanda

Philip Abraham

Tamela Davis

Madison Lichtenstein

Evan Wise (he/him)

Robert Borden

Erica Barker

Natalie Ward

Jessica Raines

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The Economics Team at the Postal Regulatory Commission conducts economic analysis to support regulatory decisions, evaluates the financial health and operational efficiency of the Postal Service, and reviews rate proposals to ensure compliance with applicable laws. They provide expertise on cost allocation, pricing strategies, and market competition, and produce reports to promote transparency and accountability within the postal system.

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