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HR 170 · in committee · niche

USPS Subpoena Authority Act

What this bill does

  • The bill expands the U.S. Postal Service's power to issue subpoenas for investigating mail-related crimes.
  • It affects USPS officials, law enforcement, and individuals suspected of mailing controlled substances or hazardous materials.
  • The change takes effect immediately upon enactment with no appropriations required.

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  1. 01

    How would expanding USPS subpoena power to investigate mail crimes affect the balance between law enforcement efficiency and individual privacy protections?

  2. 02

    What specific types of mail-related crimes does USPS currently struggle to investigate that this subpoena authority would help resolve?

  3. 03

    Should USPS investigators have independent subpoena power, or should they continue coordinating through existing law enforcement agencies like the FBI?

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Sponsor · R-NY-11

Nicole Malliotakis

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Introduced 2025-01-03

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-01-03 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  2. 2025-01-03 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. 2025-01-03 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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