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39 U.S.C. § 5401. — Authorization · Congress.wiki

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39 U.S.C. § 5401.Chapter 54

§ 5401

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((a)) The Postal Service is authorized to provide for the safe and expeditious transportation of mail by aircraft.

((b)) Except as otherwise provided in , the Postal Service may make such rules, regulations, and orders consistent with part A of subtitle VII of title 49, or any order, rule, or regulation made by the Secretary of Transportation thereunder, as may be necessary for such transportation.

Release: pl-119-73 (2026-01-23)