S. 463: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025

This bill, called the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025, aims to enhance the security and protection of United States Postal Service (USPS) letter carriers. Below are the main components of the bill:

Short Title

The bill is officially titled the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025.

Sense of Congress

The bill states that:

• Letter carriers of the United States Postal Service must be safeguarded from acts of violence.
• The Attorney General should actively prosecute any assaults against postal employees.

Funding for Security Upgrades

The bill proposes the authorization of $1.4 billion each fiscal year from 2025 to 2029. This funding is designated for the USPS to:

• Install high-security collection boxes to protect mail.
• Replace older mailbox keys with electronic versions to enhance security.

Coordination of Prosecution of Offenses

The bill seeks to improve the investigation and prosecution of offenses against the USPS by amending section 542 of title 28 of the United States Code. It requires:

• The Attorney General to appoint an assistant United States attorney in each judicial district to oversee and coordinate these cases.
• This provision must be implemented within one year of the bill's enactment.

Sentencing Guidelines for Offenses Against Postal Employees

The bill requires the United States Sentencing Commission to amend sentencing guidelines related to the assault or robbery of postal employees. This change would ensure that such crimes are treated equivalently to assaults against law enforcement officers when it comes to sentencing.

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