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Postal Theft: New Strategy to Stop Organized Mail Crime

Also known as: MAIL Theft Act of 2025

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Mr. Panetta, requires federal agencies to work together more closely to stop organized groups from stealing mail. It focuses on criminals who work in teams to steal, sell, or trade items sent through the U.S. Postal Service.
  • The Department of Justice, Homeland Security, and the Postmaster General must create a plan within six months to share information better. This includes tracking criminal networks and helping local police gather the evidence they need to take thieves to court.
  • The goal is to stop organized postal crime, which is when groups coordinate to steal mail for profit. By sharing data between different federal agencies, the government hopes to catch more high-level criminals who operate across different states.
  • Within one year, a government watchdog will also release a report on how private companies can work with the police to prevent mail theft. This helps ensure that businesses and the government are working together to protect your packages and letters.

Milestones

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Dec 17, 2025House

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.

Dec 17, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

MAIL Theft Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 6810
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred 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.

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