Bills · S 463
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 463Civil 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-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the growing problem of violence and theft targeting postal workers and the mail system. In recent years, there has been an increase in robberies of mail carriers and mail theft from collection boxes, leading to financial losses, identity theft, and fear among both postal workers and the public.
If this bill becomes law, it aims to reduce these incidents by upgrading security infrastructure like mailboxes and keys, making it harder for criminals to steal mail. It also seeks to deter crime by ensuring that offenders face more focused prosecution and tougher penalties. Without this bill, the current vulnerabilities and risks to mail carriers and the mail system are likely to persist, potentially eroding trust in a critical public service.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes $1.4 billion annually for five years for the United States Postal Service.
This funding provides the necessary resources for significant security upgrades to mail infrastructure.
PROVISION 02
Funds the installation of high-security mail collection boxes and the replacement of older 'arrow keys' with electronic versions.
These upgrades directly aim to prevent mail theft and enhance the safety of mail carriers.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Attorney General to assign an Assistant U.S. Attorney in each district to coordinate prosecution of crimes against the USPS.
This ensures dedicated legal focus on combating crimes targeting postal employees and mail, potentially increasing convictions.
PROVISION 04
Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to treat assaults or robberies of postal employees similarly to assaults on law enforcement officers.
This provision aims to increase the severity of penalties for offenders, acting as a stronger deterrent against violence towards postal workers.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
68
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 14%
DEM 13 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 6
Introduced in Senate
FEB 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 463
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionFeb 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
Senate BillS 463Civil actions and liabilityEvidence and witnesses
Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 6, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
14
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