On the recordMarch 31, 2022
Mr. Speaker, porch pirates steal packages and make our communities less safe. Over 1 in 3 Americans, myself included, have been a victim of this theft, which costs us billions of dollars each year. I joined Democrats and Republicans to introduce the Porch Pirates Act, which will crack down on this crime. This bipartisan bill expands Federal protections for mail and parcels to cover deliveries from private carriers. Porch pirates are committing crimes of opportunity, and online shopping--especially during the pandemic--has dramatically increased these opportunities. I recently met with the Irvine police chief who described to me how sophisticated these bad actors have become. Our Porch Pirates Act modernizes Federal law and helps keep families safe. Social Security is a Promise
