H.R. 10124 aims to enhance the coordination and prosecution efforts related to organized mail theft and associated fraud crimes. It also mandates the United States Sentencing Commission to evaluate and potentially revise the sentencing guidelines for these offenses, which could lead to stricter penalties for those convicted of mail theft and fraud.
H.R. 10124 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Josh Harder (Democrat) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Crime and Law Enforcement policy area, one of 235 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Josh Harder is the sponsor of 4 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 10124 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10124 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Crime and Law Enforcement is 2/10.
Supporters of H.R. 10124 have praised the bill for addressing the growing problem of organized mail theft, especially as online shopping increases. They argue that improved coordination among law enforcement agencies and stricter sentencing guidelines will deter criminal activity and protect consumers.
Critics of H.R. 10124 express concerns that the bill may lead to overly harsh penalties for non-violent offenders and could disproportionately impact certain communities. Some argue that it focuses too heavily on punitive measures rather than addressing the root causes of mail theft and fraud.
The analysis of H.R. 10124, sponsored by Josh Harder, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the subject matter of the bill and the sponsor's top donor industries. The primary donor industries include Health Professionals, contributing $120 million, and Retired individuals, contributing $37.5 million. These sectors do not have a clear connection to organized mail theft or fraud offenses, which are the focus of the bill. As such, the risk of conflicts of interest appears minimal. Voters should be aware that while significant contributions exist, they do not relate to the legislative intent of this bill, indicating a low likelihood of undue influence from donors on this specific legislation.
Top industries funding Josh Harder, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does H.R. 10124 do?
H.R. 10124 aims to enhance the coordination and prosecution efforts related to organized mail theft and associated fraud crimes. It also mandates the United States Sentencing Commission to evaluate and potentially revise the sentencing guidelines for these offenses, which could lead to stricter penalties for those convicted of mail theft and fraud.
Has H.R. 10124 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.R. 10124 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does H.R. 10124 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10124 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Crime and Law Enforcement is 2/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 10124?
H.R. 10124 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on September 1, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 10124?
H.R. 10124 was sponsored by Josh Harder (Democrat).
