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H.R. 170 · 119th Congress

USPS Subpoena Authority Act

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Bill details

Introduced: 1/3/2025
Current status: In committee
Bill ID: 119hr170
Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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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.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/3/2025

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Last updated: 3/29/2026Source: BILLSUMBill: 119hr170Learn more →