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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Jan 2023
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Introduced Jan 24, 2023
Last action Jan 24, 2023
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Jan 24, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan 24, 2023
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Ken Calvert
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