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USPS Subpoena Authority Act

USA119th CongressHR-170| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation significantly enhances the administrative subpoena powers of the United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General for investigations into a broad range of "covered offenses," including violations of postal laws, mail-related crimes, and Controlled Substances Act offenses involving the mails. The expanded authority allows subpoenas to compel the production of relevant records and generally permits requiring testimony from the custodian of those records regarding their authenticity. However, subpoenas for investigations related to false representation schemes (under section 3005(a)) cannot compel testimony. To ensure proper oversight, the bill also limits the delegation of subpoena approval authority exclusively to the Postal Service's General Counsel, a Deputy General Counsel, or the Chief Postal Inspector , ensuring high-level review for these investigative tools.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1641
USPS Subpoena Authority Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1641
    USPS Subpoena Authority Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesU.S. Postal Service

USPS Subpoena Authority Act

USA119th CongressHR-170| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
This legislation significantly enhances the administrative subpoena powers of the United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General for investigations into a broad range of "covered offenses," including violations of postal laws, mail-related crimes, and Controlled Substances Act offenses involving the mails. The expanded authority allows subpoenas to compel the production of relevant records and generally permits requiring testimony from the custodian of those records regarding their authenticity. However, subpoenas for investigations related to false representation schemes (under section 3005(a)) cannot compel testimony. To ensure proper oversight, the bill also limits the delegation of subpoena approval authority exclusively to the Postal Service's General Counsel, a Deputy General Counsel, or the Chief Postal Inspector , ensuring high-level review for these investigative tools.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1641
USPS Subpoena Authority Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1641
    USPS Subpoena Authority Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesU.S. Postal Service