Bill · H.R. 6810· House(119-HR-6810)
MAIL Theft Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 12/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Jimmy Panetta
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "MAIL Theft Act of 2025," directs specific heads of Federal agencies to create a strategy to combat organized postal theft. Within 180 days, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Postmaster General, among others, must develop a plan to improve agency coordination. This strategy focuses on improving information sharing regarding crime networks and assisting State and local law enforcement with evidence for prosecution. Additionally, the bill requires a joint report on this strategy to be submitted to relevant committees. Finally, the Comptroller General is tasked with publishing a report regarding coordination between the private sector and law enforcement to deter organized postal crime.
Yes
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill enhances coordination between federal agencies and state/local law enforcement to assist in the prosecution of organized crime.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires federal agencies to submit a joint report to relevant congressional committees regarding their crime-fighting strategy.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+1
The bill facilitates information sharing between high-level agencies like the Secret Service and Homeland Security regarding crime networks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Information Sharing: The strategy aims to improve information sharing between various high-level officials and agencies, such as the Postmaster General, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Director of the Secret Service, regarding organized postal crime networks (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Support for Local Authorities: The bill seeks to assist State and local law enforcement by helping them compile materials and evidence needed to prosecute organized postal crime (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Increased Government Cooperation: There is a provision to increase cooperation and information sharing between relevant Federal agencies and State and local government agencies (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Enhanced Deterrence through Private Sector Coordination: The Comptroller General will report on coordination between the private sector and law enforcement to help deter and investigate organized postal crime (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned 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.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- 1/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/17/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Young KimRepublican · California