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New Postal Police Powers: Property and People Protection

This act expands the powers of Postal Service police officers, including them in the group responsible for protecting property and individuals on US Postal Service premises. This means citizens on these properties will be subject to new regulations and potential penalties for violations, aiming to enhance safety and order.
Key points
Postal Service police officers gain the same powers as Postal Inspectors regarding property and personal protection.
The US Postal Service can establish its own regulations for conduct on its properties, with violations potentially leading to fines or short imprisonment.
These regulations must be conspicuously posted on the affected properties.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3005
Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Process start date: 2023-04-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Postal Police Reform Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3005.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Postal Service police officers gain the same powers as Postal Inspectors regarding property and personal protection.
  • The US Postal Service can establish its own regulations for conduct on its properties, with violations potentially leading to fines or short imprisonment.
  • These regulations must be conspicuously posted on the affected properties.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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