Bill · H.R. 10124· House(119-HR-10124)
Mail Theft and Postal Key Crime Prevention Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 8/20/2026
- Last activity
- 8/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Harder
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Mail Theft and Postal Key Crime Prevention Act of 2026 aims to improve the coordination and prosecution of organized mail theft and related fraud. It requires the Attorney General to designate a Mail Theft Coordinator in each judicial district to supervise investigations and coordinate with various law enforcement agencies. The bill also mandates that the Attorney General submit annual reports to Congress regarding trends and prosecution numbers. Additionally, the United States Sentencing Commission is directed to review and amend sentencing guidelines to include enhancements for specific mail-related offenses. This includes crimes involving postal keys, large-scale schemes, and fraud facilitated by stolen mail.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3
The bill helps protect consumers from identity theft and financial fraud facilitated by stolen mail.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+3
The bill directs the review and implementation of sentencing enhancements for organized mail theft and related crimes.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Provides greater security against organized mail theft and fraud schemes targeting commercial interests.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Law Enforcement Coordination: By designating a Mail Theft Coordinator in each judicial district, the bill seeks to improve the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving stolen postal keys, mail theft, and related fraud schemes (Section 3).
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Increased Accountability and Oversight: The requirement for the Attorney General to submit annual reports to the House and Senate Committees on the Judiciary ensures there is a documented record of trends in mail theft and the effectiveness of coordination efforts (Section 4).
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Targeted Sentencing for Serious Crimes: The directive for the United States Sentencing Commission to amend guidelines could lead to sentencing enhancements for serious offenses, such as those involving violence or threats against postal employees, or schemes causing substantial financial loss (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2Improves Privacy Rights+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota