Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2005

The Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2005 (H.R. 2874) was designed to reduce the financial burden on families and charitable organizations sending mail to service members stationed abroad or recovering in military hospitals. Under this bill, the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Defense would have provided designated next-of-kin with up to $150 in postal benefits per quarter to cover the cost of sending personal correspondence and care packages. The legislation also allowed registered charitable organizations to apply for these benefits to support their efforts in sending supplies to troops serving in hostile environments or overseas operations.