U.S. Postal Service

New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer has reintroduced the Porch Pirates Act, aiming to classify stealing packages from private porches as a federal offense. The legislation would impose penalties of up to 10 years in prison and $250,000 in fines, extending protections beyond current laws for U.S. Postal Service mail. This move comes amid broader Democratic efforts to address consumer issues, though critics question its necessity and potential impact on incarceration rates.