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H.R. 170

USPS Subpoena Authority Act

Introduced Jan 3, 2025Latest action Jan 3, 2025Government Operations and Politics

Plain-English summary

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.

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Official Subjects

Government Operations and PoliticsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesU.S. Postal Service

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