H.R. 170
119th Congress
USPS Subpoena Authority Act
3
Cosponsors
3
Actions
0
Amendments
0
Committees
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Since introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
3 January 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 23 April 2025
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.
Timeline
3 actions
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
3 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]NYCosponsors
- Democrat267%
- Republican133%
- Democrat:Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]NY
- Democrat:Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]NY
- Republican:Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]NJ
Classification
Policy area
Government Operations and PoliticsLegislative subjects
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 2 on 3 January 2025 to 3 on 15 May 2025.
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