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HOUSE 170119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Expressing support for Americas Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.

Last Action
2/27/2025

Actions

  • 2025-01-03Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • 2025-01-03Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-03Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-03 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Grace Meng (D-NY)
  • Christopher Smith (R-NJ)
  • Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)

Subjects

  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • U.S. Postal Service
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