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Expands federal law-enforcement coverage to include Postal Service police officers and gives the Postmaster General clear authority to issue and post rules for USPS property. People on USPS property must follow posted rules. Violating a posted USPS regulation can be punished by a fine, up to 30 days in jail, or both. The changes are made by amending 18 U.S.C. § 3061 and apply to conduct on USPS property only. No taxes or new spending are involved.
Amend subsection (a) of 18 U.S.C. §3061 by replacing the phrase "Postal Inspectors and other agents of the United States Postal Service" with "Postal Inspectors, Postal Service police officers, and other agents of the United States Postal Service."
Replace subsection (c) of 18 U.S.C. §3061 with a new text giving the Postmaster General authority to prescribe regulations for the protection and administration of property owned or occupied by the Postal Service and for persons on that property.
Authorize the Postmaster General to include reasonable penalties in the regulations for violations, within the limits set in paragraph (2).
Require that regulations prescribed under this subsection be posted and remain posted in a conspicuous place on Postal Service property.
Specify that a person who violates a regulation prescribed under this subsection shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both.
Postal Service police officers gain explicit recognition and clearer enforcement authority, which may improve security and rule compliance on USPS property. The Postmaster General can standardize and post conduct rules at postal facilities nationwide, affecting USPS employees, contractors, customers, and visitors who must follow posted regulations. The general public is only affected when on USPS premises. Federal prosecutors and courts may see minor increases in petty offense cases tied to USPS property violations. No direct costs or requirements are imposed on states or local governments, and there is no impact on taxes or federal spending.
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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.
Introduced March 14, 2025 by Andrew R. Garbarino · Last progress March 14, 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.
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