A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to clarify the proper use of the franking privilege by Members of Congress, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] States that the privilege of sending mail as franked mail is extended to the Vice President, Members of Congress, and other congressional officials in order to assist these individuals in the conduct of their official business and activities. Specifies such official business and activities as composed of the performance of official legislative functions, and, more particularly, the conveying of information to the public and the obtaining of the views of the public or of other authority of government, as a means of assistance in the performance of legislative functions. Includes within a Member of Congress: frankable mail matter: (1) mail matter to any person and to all Federal, State, and local government agencies regarding Federal programs, decisions, and other related matters of public concern; (2) congressional newsletters, reports, questionnaries, and press releases; (3) mail matter to or between congressional district offices; (4) mail matter expressing condolences or congratulations to certain individuals; and (5) mail matter, including general mass mailings, which consist of Federal laws, regulations, or other publications containing information helpful to the recipient. Exc…