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H.R. 6852 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Porch Pirates Act of 2022

H.R. 6852 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 25, 2022, sponsored by Dean Phillips with 89 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 25, 2022
Co-sponsors
89
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Porch Pirates Act of 2022 This bill extends federal criminal penalties for obstruction of correspondence and theft of stolen mail matter (which apply to U.S. Postal Service mail) to matter (e.g., packages) sent or delivered by private or commercial interstate carriers.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Dean Phillips (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 57 Democrats, 32 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 25, 2022
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Nov 1, 2022)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 6852 (117th Congress): Porch Pirates Act of 2022,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-6852/porch-pirates-act-of-2022 (accessed 2026-10-17).