This is a bill that aims to change the responsibilities and duties of police officers in the United States Postal Service. The bill was introduced by Mr. Garbarino, with support from Mr. Pascrell, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Calvert. It has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability for consideration.

The purpose of this bill is to amend a specific section of the United States Code, which is a compilation of all federal laws of the United States. The amendment focuses on Section 3061 of title 18, which deals with the powers and duties of Postal Service police officers.

The bill makes two changes to this section. Firstly, it expands the list of officials who have powers within the Postal Service to include Postal Inspectors, Postal Service police officers, and other agents. Secondly, it modifies subsection (c) to give the Postmaster General the authority to make regulations for protecting and managing Postal Service property and the people on it. These regulations may include penalties for violations, such as fines or imprisonment for up to 30 days.

In summary, this bill aims to change the role and responsibilities of Postal Service police officers and give the Postmaster General the power to make regulations for protecting Postal Service property. It is called the "Postal Police Reform Act of 2023".

Rep. Eric Sorensen

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