Seeds and agricultural reports emanating from the Department of Agriculture may be mailed—

(1) as penalty mail by the Secretary of Agriculture; and

(2) during the 90-day period immediately following the expiration of their terms of office, as franked mail by Members of Congress.

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Terms Used In 39 USC 3213

  • 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
  • penalty mail: means official mail, other than franked mail, which is authorized by law to be transmitted in the mail without prepayment of postage. See 39 USC 3201