Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2005

H.R. 887, the Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2005, would have established a program to provide free or subsidized postage for families sending mail to service members stationed abroad or recovering in military hospitals. Under this proposal, designated next-of-kin could receive up to $150 in postal benefits per quarter to cover the costs of sending letters and care packages, subject to specific size and weight limits. The bill also would have allowed charitable organizations to apply for these benefits to support their efforts in sending supplies to troops. This legislation was intended to reduce the financial burden on families and organizations maintaining contact with military personnel serving in hostile environments or overseas operations.