The Vice President, Members of Congress, the Secretary of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, each of the elected officers of the House of Representatives (other than a Member of the House) during the 90-day period immediately following the expiration of their respective terms of office, may send and receive as franked mail all public documents printed by order of Congress.

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Terms Used In 39 USC 3211

  • franked mail: means mail which is transmitted in the mail under a frank. See 39 USC 3201
  • Members of Congress: includes Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners. See 39 USC 3201