Increase criminal penalties for individuals who steal packages delivered to residential porches.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Porch Pirates Act of 2025?
The Porch Pirates Act of 2025 is currently H.R. 6924 and has been sitting in the House Committee on the Judiciary since December 22, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because committees choose not to take action. This effort has seen no progress since December 22, 2025, which is typical for legislation that does not receive a committee hearing.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Porch Pirates Act of 2025 (H.R. 6924 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9227 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9227 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.