To amend title 39, United States Code, to direct the Postal Service to adhere to an equitable tender policy in selecting air carriers of non-priority bypass mail to certain points in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.

This bill, introduced in 2001, sought to change how the U.S. Postal Service selects air carriers to deliver "bypass mail"—a specialized system used to transport groceries and essential goods to remote communities in Alaska. The legislation would have required the Postal Service to distribute mail more evenly among competing airlines and adjusted the minimum number of weekly flights required for a carrier to be eligible for these contracts.

For Alaskans living in rural "bush" communities, the bill aimed to ensure more reliable delivery of essential supplies by stabilizing the local aviation market and protecting existing flight routes. By setting specific requirements for which carriers could fly between major hubs and smaller villages, the bill intended to maintain consistent service levels for residents who rely on air travel for their basic needs.