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.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Government Operations and Politics
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.