I'm proud to say that a reader of CPT Patti's website (and father of a soldier in Baghdad) got the ball rolling on this by writing to his congressman.
Now, in the words of that reader "Take this to your Congressman and ask them to sponsor this House Resolution. I have got the ball rolling on my end now all we need is to let them know that lots of people out here are concerned."
Some of you may have already noted that the postage sometimes exceeds the cost of the goods you are sending. This would be a real bonus to the families and friends of the troops.
If you have no experience in communicating with your congressman, all he or she needs to know is that you request support for "HR 2705".
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2705
To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide for free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent from within the United States to members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty abroad who are engaged in military operations involving armed conflict against a hostile foreign force, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 10, 2003
Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform
A BILL
To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide for free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent from within the United States to members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty abroad who are engaged in military operations involving armed conflict against a hostile foreign force, and for other purposes.
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