119th Congress Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 170: USPS Subpoena Authority Act
Introduced
- Introduced (completed)
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Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Grace Meng D-NYOriginal
- Christopher Smith R-NJOriginal
- Thomas Suozzi D-NY
Who scored on this bill
- 1Nicole Malliotakis SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Nicole Malliotakis.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.