HR 446 United States House · 118th Congress

Ensuring the Safety of Our Mail Act of 2023

The Ensuring the Safety of Our Mail Act of 2023 raises the maximum prison sentence for mail theft under federal law from five years to ten years. This change directly affects individuals convicted of stealing mail, such as letters or packages from mailboxes or carriers. The bill amends Section 1708 of Title 18 of the U.S. Code to increase the penalty for mail theft offenses. This is a straightforward adjustment to criminal sentencing without altering other legal provisions.
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Introduced Jan 24, 2023 Last action Jan 24, 2023
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Ken Calvert
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