[20210902]IN11738_美国邮政提高邮资.pdf

CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i U.S. Postal Service Increases Postage Rates September 2, 2021 On August 29, 2021, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) raised prices on many of its postal products and services, including its First-Class “Forever” stamps. The increase in rates was approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) on July 19, 2021, following a request submitted by the USPS in May 2021. This is the second rate change implemented by the USPS in 2021. The USPS increased rates on many of its postal products and services on January 24, 2021, though the price for First-Class “Forever” stamps had remained the same at 55 cents. Table 1 provides a select list of postal rates that took effect on August 29, 2021. The full list of adjusted prices is available on the USPSs “Postal Explorer” website as an Excel spreadsheet and as a PDF file. Select USPS Postage Prices as of August 29, 2021 Table 1. Select USPS Postage Prices as of August 29, 2021 Previous Price Price As of August 29, 2021 Change Stamped Mail First-Class Forever Stamp $0.55 $0.58 +$0.03 First-Class Postcard Stamp $0.36 $0.40 +$0.04 First-Class 2-Ounce Letter Stamp $0.75 $0.78