### Question
How is the "national committee" defined?


### Answer
The term **national committee** is defined in *39 U.S.C. § 3626* as follows -

> the organization which, by virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of such political party at the national level

#### Citation:
  - *39 U.S.C. § 3626*
  - Heading: **PART IV-MAIL MATTER > CHAPTER 36-POSTAL RATES, CLASSES, AND SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER II-PERMANENT RATES AND CLASSES OF MAIL**

