Bills · HR 6810
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6810Crime and Law Enforcement
MAIL Theft Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 17· LAST ACTION DEC 17
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenOrganized mail theft is a growing problem that can have serious consequences for everyday people. Stolen mail can lead to identity theft, financial fraud if checks are intercepted, and the loss of important documents or packages. When organized groups are involved, the scale of these crimes is much larger, affecting many individuals and causing significant economic damage.
This bill matters because it attempts to improve how different government agencies work together to tackle this specific type of crime. If passed, it could lead to more efficient investigations, more arrests of mail thieves, and a reduction in overall mail theft, making the postal system safer and more reliable for everyone. If it doesn't pass, existing coordination gaps between agencies might continue, potentially allowing organized mail theft networks to operate with less risk of being caught.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs key federal agencies to develop a joint strategy within 180 days to improve investigations of organized postal theft.
This initiates a formal process for agencies to identify and address current gaps in their efforts against large-scale mail theft.
PROVISION 02
Requires the strategy to improve information sharing among various federal agencies involved in law enforcement and border protection.
Better information sharing can lead to a more comprehensive understanding of criminal networks and more effective enforcement actions.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the strategy include methods to assist State and local law enforcement in gathering evidence for prosecuting organized postal crime.
Strengthening cooperation with local authorities is crucial for tackling crimes that often begin at the local level.
PROVISION 04
Requires the participating federal agencies to submit a joint report on their developed strategy to relevant Congressional committees within 180 days.
This ensures accountability and transparency, allowing Congress to oversee the progress and effectiveness of the strategy.
PROVISION 05
Directs the Comptroller General to publish a report within one year on coordination between the private sector and law enforcement regarding organized postal crime.
Understanding the role of the private sector can provide insights into new prevention and investigation methods.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 17
Introduced in House
DEC 17
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 6810
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 17, 2025
Last actionDec 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025
House BillHR 6810Crime and Law Enforcement
MAIL Theft Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
