Bills · HR 1065
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1065Civil actions and liabilityEvidence and witnesses
Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 6· LAST ACTION FEB 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses a rise in violent crimes against mail carriers and an increase in mail theft, which have become significant concerns. Mail carriers have increasingly been targeted for their universal "arrow keys," leading to widespread mail and check fraud. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to tangible improvements in postal security, making it much harder for criminals to commit these types of offenses.
Furthermore, by creating dedicated prosecutorial roles and strengthening sentencing guidelines, it sends a strong message that these crimes will be met with severe legal consequences. If the bill does not pass, vulnerabilities in the postal system's security might persist, potentially leading to continued dangers for postal workers and ongoing financial losses for the public due due to mail theft.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes $1.4 billion annually for five years (FY2026-FY2030) for the USPS to install high-security collection boxes and replace traditional 'arrow keys' with electronic versions.
This provides substantial funding for physical security upgrades aimed at preventing mail theft and protecting postal workers from robberies for keys.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Attorney General to appoint an Assistant U.S. Attorney in each federal judicial district specifically responsible for coordinating the investigation and prosecution of crimes against the USPS and its employees.
This creates a dedicated focus within the justice system to aggressively pursue and prosecute individuals who commit crimes against the mail system and its workers.
PROVISION 03
Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend sentencing guidelines so that assaulting or robbing a postal employee is treated with the same severity as assaulting a law enforcement officer.
This provision aims to ensure harsher penalties for crimes against postal workers, acting as a stronger deterrent and reflecting the serious nature of these offenses.
PROVISION 04
States a 'Sense of Congress' that letter carriers must be protected from violence and that the Attorney General should vigorously prosecute assaults against them.
While not legally binding, it expresses the legislative body's intent and priority regarding postal worker safety and strong enforcement of related laws.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 196
R· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
86
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 32%
DEM 165 REP 31 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 6
Introduced in House
FEB 6
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1065
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionFeb 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
House BillHR 1065Civil actions and liabilityEvidence and witnesses
Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 6, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
196
COMPLEXITY
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