Rep. Calvert Introduces Bill to Double Jail Time for Mail Theft

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) introduced the Ensuring the Safety Our Mail Act, H.R. 603, which will double the maximum jail sentence for anyone convicted of mail theft.

"The high rate of mail theft in our region, particularly the theft of cluster box units, is a serious concern that must be addressed," said Rep. Calvert. "Clearly, the criminals breaking into these mailboxes are not afraid of the consequences. I believe we need to send a strong message that if you get caught stealing mail, you are going to do serious jail time. Families should have confidence that sensitive documents in their mailbox are safe."

Currently, the maximum jail sentence for anyone convicted of mail theft is five years under Section 1708 of Title 18 of the U.S. Code. The Ensuring the Safety Our Mail Act increases the maximum jail sentence to ten years.

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