Overview: CA Rep. Pete Aguilar is working to pass legislation aimed at better protecting victims of mail theft and strengthening protections for mail carriers. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Aguilar secured changes to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Financial Services and General Government funding (FSGG) bill, urging the United States Postal Service (USPS) to respond to mailbox theft and vandalism more quickly and strengthen protections for consumers. Additionally, Rep. Aguilar is working to strengthen protections for postal workers so they can do their jobs without fear of robbery or assault while delivering mail.
Ellen Perrault
With California’s June Primary in the rear view mirror, voters are turning their attention to the November General Election and mail in ballots remain an important pillar of the voting process.
In a recent announcement Rep. Pete Aguilar announced his efforts to pass legislation aimed at better protecting victims of mail theft and strengthening protections for mail carriers.
In addition to protecting mail carriers and combating mail theft and vandalism, it will improve public safety here in the inland region.
As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Aguilar secured changes to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Financial Services and General Government funding (FSGG) bill, urging the United States Postal Service (USPS) to respond to mailbox theft and vandalism more quickly and strengthen protections for consumers. Passing through committee with bipartisan support, these changes urge USPS to notify victims of mail theft sooner so they can take immediate steps to protect their finances and personal information.
Additionally, as a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, Rep. Aguilar is working to strengthen protections for postal workers so they can do their jobs without fear of robbery or assault while delivering mail.
“Whether you live in an apartment building or a house, people in the Inland Empire deserve to receive their letters and packages safely and on time,” said Aguilar during a press conference at the Redlands Post Office last week where he announced the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act.
“I’ve heard from countless constituents, law enforcement and mail carriers about their frustrations with mail theft and the risks it poses to our community,” Aguilar continued. “That’s why I pushed for bipartisan changes in a recent funding bill to urge the Postal Service to respond faster to these problems and why I’m proud to support legislation to make it safer for mail carriers to do their jobs. I’ll keep fighting for these policies until they become law so everyone in our region can send, receive and deliver mail securely and without delay.”
You can watch the full video of the press conference held at the Redland Post Office here.