119th Congress

H.R. 170

USPS Subpoena Authority Act

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In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Nicole Malliotakis(R-NY)
Introduced: Jan 3, 2025
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Committees: House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Official text: Introduced in House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (3)

Original cosponsors (2)

Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)
Grace Meng (D-NY)

Added later (1)

Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY) · May 15, 2025

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version

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.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

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