1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pony Up Act . 2. Payment of fees resulting from delayed delivery (a) In general Except as otherwise provided in this section, the United States Postal Service shall pay to a citizen assessed any fee or penalty for the late payment of a bill an amount determined under subsection (b) if such bill, notice of such bill, or payment is delivered late. (b) Payment calculation The amount to which a citizen is entitled under subsection (a) is the amount that is equal to the total amount of the fees and penalties described in such subsection that such citizen is obligated to pay. (c) Application (1) In general A citizen seeking a payment under this section shall submit to the United States Postal Service an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the United States Postal Service determines appropriate. (2) Application submission The United States Postal Service shall allow citizens to submit the application required by paragraph (1) on a publicly available website of the United States Postal Service, by mail, and at any post office. (d) Unforeseen circumstances exception For the purposes of this section, a bill, notice of bill, or payment is not delivered late if a cause not reasonably within the control of the United States Postal Service delayed the delivery of such bill or notice, including a major disaster or emergency declared by the President. (e) Appeals (1) In general A citizen may appeal a determination made by the United States Postal Service under this section to the Judicial Officer by submitting such appeal in writing within 30 days after receiving notice of such determination. (2) Procedure The Judicial Officer shall issue a decision with respect to an appeal under paragraph (1) as soon as practicable, and such decision shall be final. (f) Regulations Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall issue rules implementing this section. (g) Definitions In this section: (1)