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Support Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3477| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2025
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to significantly simplify the process of sending humanitarian care packages to United States Armed Forces members stationed overseas. It mandates that the Postal Service treat all "covered shipments," defined as parcels containing donated goods for the comfort, welfare, or morale of service members at military mail addresses, as domestic mail for all purposes, regardless of their international destination. The bill requires the Postmaster General to issue implementing regulations within 30 days of enactment to facilitate this change. Furthermore, it introduces a simplified customs declaration requirement , allowing senders to list general categories of contents like "snack foods" or "personal hygiene items." This measure is intended to streamline the mailing process and reduce administrative burdens for those supporting military personnel abroad.
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Timeline
Nov 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6216
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • November 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6216
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 15, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Support Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3477| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2025
This legislation aims to significantly simplify the process of sending humanitarian care packages to United States Armed Forces members stationed overseas. It mandates that the Postal Service treat all "covered shipments," defined as parcels containing donated goods for the comfort, welfare, or morale of service members at military mail addresses, as domestic mail for all purposes, regardless of their international destination. The bill requires the Postmaster General to issue implementing regulations within 30 days of enactment to facilitate this change. Furthermore, it introduces a simplified customs declaration requirement , allowing senders to list general categories of contents like "snack foods" or "personal hygiene items." This measure is intended to streamline the mailing process and reduce administrative burdens for those supporting military personnel abroad.
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Timeline
Nov 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6216
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • November 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6216
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 15, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted