To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend to matter left for collection by private or commercial interstate carriers the same protections as matter carried throughout the country as interstate or foreign commerce.
Sponsored by
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
ID: G000583
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
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Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
December 23, 2025
Introduced
Committee Review
📍 Current Status
Next: The bill moves to the floor for full chamber debate and voting.
Floor Action
Passed House
Senate Review
Passed Congress
Presidential Action
Became Law
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Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 9 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
ID: V000133
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Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
ID: V000134
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10
Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]
ID: M001217
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10
Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]
ID: P000608
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10
Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]
ID: R000609
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10
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
ID: K000397
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Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
ID: T000478
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Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
ID: P000614
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10
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
ID: P000613
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10
Donor Network - Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
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Total contributions: $226,430
Top Donors - Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
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