Bill > HR170

This bill enhances the administrative subpoena authority of the United States Postal Service (USPS) by expanding the types of investigations in which the Postmaster General can issue subpoenas. Specifically, the bill broadens the definition of a "covered offense" to include violations of postal regulations, certain federal criminal statutes involving mail use, other legally enumerated provisions, and controlled substance offenses that involve mail. Under the new provisions, the Postmaster General can now issue subpoenas requiring the production of records, documents, and other tangible evidence relevant to an investigation, as well as testimony from the custodian of those records about their authenticity. The bill limits the delegation of subpoena approval authority to only the Postal Service's General Counsel, a Deputy General Counsel, or the Chief Postal Inspector, ensuring that such powerful investigative tools are approved only by high-ranking officials. This expanded authority is intended to help USPS more effectively investigate potential violations related to mail use and postal regulations.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/170/all-info