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Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-463| Senate 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to significantly enhance the safety and security of United States Postal Service employees and mail by authorizing substantial funding for infrastructure upgrades. It allocates $1.4 billion annually from fiscal years 2025 through 2029 for the installation of high-security collection boxes and the replacement of older "arrow keys" with electronic versions. To improve accountability, the legislation mandates the Attorney General to appoint an Assistant United States Attorney in each judicial district, responsible for coordinating the investigation and prosecution of offenses against the USPS, including mail theft and assaults on carriers. Additionally, it requires the United States Sentencing Commission to amend its guidelines. This amendment will ensure that the assault or robbery of a postal employee is treated with the same severity as an assault on a law enforcement officer, thereby strengthening penalties for such crimes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4356
Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2024
Feb 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1065
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4356
    Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2024


  • February 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1065
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
Administrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCustoms enforcementDue process and equal protectionEvidence and witnessesGovernment trust fundsJudicial procedure and administrationLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsProperty rightsState and local government operations

Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-463| Senate 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
This bill aims to significantly enhance the safety and security of United States Postal Service employees and mail by authorizing substantial funding for infrastructure upgrades. It allocates $1.4 billion annually from fiscal years 2025 through 2029 for the installation of high-security collection boxes and the replacement of older "arrow keys" with electronic versions. To improve accountability, the legislation mandates the Attorney General to appoint an Assistant United States Attorney in each judicial district, responsible for coordinating the investigation and prosecution of offenses against the USPS, including mail theft and assaults on carriers. Additionally, it requires the United States Sentencing Commission to amend its guidelines. This amendment will ensure that the assault or robbery of a postal employee is treated with the same severity as an assault on a law enforcement officer, thereby strengthening penalties for such crimes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4356
Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2024
Feb 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1065
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4356
    Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2024


  • February 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1065
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCustoms enforcementDue process and equal protectionEvidence and witnessesGovernment trust fundsJudicial procedure and administrationLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsProperty rightsState and local government operations