Rep. Barragán Introduces Legislation Making It Easier for Military Families to Send Care Packages

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Today Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-San Pedro) introduced legislation that will make it easier for military families to send care packages to a loved one deployed in a combat zone.

The Military Care Package Program Act of 2017 will waive Postal Service mailing costs whenever a family member sends a package to their combat-deployed father or mother, husband or wife, brother or sister, or child.

"Having watched my sister put together care packages for her husband serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, I know military families shouldn't be worried about mailing costs when they send a care package," said Rep. Barragán. "Care packages are far more than snacks or books. They're vital reminders of the family life that service members left behind to serve our country."

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