Sponsor · U.S. Representative, NY-11 · Republican
House bill · H.R. 170 (119th Congress)
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.
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Committee
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Jan 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jan 3, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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