HR 170

USPS Subpoena Authority Act

Summary

USPS Subpoena Authority Act This bill expands the administrative subpoena authority of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Specifically, the bill authorizes subpoenas to investigate additional violations of law that involve the mail, including violations related to controlled substances and hazardous materials. The bill also expands the senior USPS officials to whom subpoena approval authority may be delegated to include the Chief Postal Inspector.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis [R-NY-11]
Cosponsors
3
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Introduced
2025-01-03
Latest action
2025-01-03: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-03: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • 2025-01-03: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-03: Introduced in House