This legislation seeks to enhance federal protections against the theft of packages. It specifically targets items delivered by private or commercial interstate carriers that are stolen before the intended recipient or their agent takes physical possession. The bill amends section 659 of title 18, United States Code, to include such acts of embezzlement, stealing, or unlawful taking. This expansion of federal law aims to address the growing issue of package theft. By extending these protections, the bill ensures that packages left for collection receive the same legal safeguards as other matter carried through interstate or foreign commerce.