H.R. 170In Committee

USPS Subpoena Authority Act

Introduced: Jan 3, 2025

Latest action date: Jan 3, 2025

Executive 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.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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