Ensuring the Safety of Our Mail Act of 2025

This bill aims to deter mail theft by raising the maximum prison time for stealing mail. It changes federal law so the top penalty goes from 5 years to 10 years for mail theft. The short title is the Ensuring the Safety of Our Mail Act of 2025. The official summary confirms the change from 5 to 10 years for this crime.

Key points:

• Who is affected: People who steal mail, and communities relying on safe mail delivery.
• What changes: The maximum prison sentence for mail theft increases from 5 years to 10 years under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 1708) .
• When: This change would apply if and when the bill becomes law.