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119-hr-1292119th Congress

Ensuring the Safety of Our Mail Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would increase the maximum penalty for mail theft by raising the top federal prison term under 18 U.S.C. §1708 from five years to ten years.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Stronger penalties for mail theft

If enacted, people convicted of federal mail theft could face up to 10 years in prison. Today the maximum is 5 years. This would let prosecutors seek higher sentences. It aims to deter theft and protect mail, with no direct money effects for households. The text does not set an effective date.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

CA • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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