A bill to amend the provisions of title 39, United States Code, relating to the use of the frank, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Repeals the provision of Federal law which allows a Member of Congress to send matter expressing condolences or congratulations as franked mail. Prohibits a Member or Member-elect from sending as franked mail any mass mailing which includes laudatory text concerning a Member or Member-elect unless such text is incidental to, and does not comprise a substantial portion of, the mailed item. Extends from 28 to 60 days the period of time before an election during which a Member may not, consistent with the policy of Congress, use his or her mail franking privileges if such Member is a candidate for re-election in such election. Declares that the use of such franking privilege for mass mailing outside of a Member's or Member-elect's home district is not within the policy of Congress if such person is a candidate for any other office. Requires franked mail to be sent by the most economical means. Limits the number of pieces of franked mail sent to six times the number of addresses to which such mail may be delivered under existing law. Requires Members of, or Members-elect to, the House of Representatives to submit mail, which is intended to be sent as franked mail under provisions allow…