USPS Subpoena Authority Act

In Plain Language

This bill gives the Postal Service power to issue subpoenas to investigate more types of crimes involving the mail, including illegal drugs and dangerous materials. It also allows the Postal Service to delegate this subpoena authority to more senior officials, including the Chief Postal Inspector.

Official Congressional Research Service summary

USPS Subpoena Authority ActThis 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.

Sponsor

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

Cosponsors

Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Jan 3, 2025

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Action history

Jan 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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