USPS Subpoena Authority Act

House Bill

H.R. 170

119th Congress

USPS Subpoena Authority Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darrell Issa

Representative

Republican

CA-48

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill grants the United States Postal Service subpoena authority to investigate mail theft, fraud, and other postal crimes. Currently, USPS investigators cannot compel testimony or document production, limiting their ability to pursue cases. This authority would allow postal inspectors to more effectively investigate crimes affecting mail delivery and postal customers.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorDarrell Issa (R-CA)

Introduced5/15/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

ChamberHouse

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USPS Subpoena Authority Act

This bill grants the United States Postal Service subpoena authority to investigate mail theft, fraud, and other postal crimes. Currently, USPS investigators cannot compel testimony or document production, limiting their ability to pursue cases. This authority

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This bill grants the United States Postal Service subpoena authority to investigate mail theft, fraud, and other postal crimes. Currently, USPS investigators cannot compel testimony or document production, limiting their ability to pursue cases. This authority would allow postal inspectors to more effectively investigate crimes affecting mail delivery and postal customers.

Bill Number: 170
Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-CA)
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: USPS Subpoena Authority Act
Bill Number: 170
Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-CA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Summary: This bill grants the United States Postal Service subpoena authority to investigate mail theft, fraud, and other postal crimes. Currently, USPS investigators cannot compel testimony or document production, limiting their ability to pursue cases. This authority would allow postal inspectors to more e

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill grants the United States Postal Service subpoena authority to investigate mail theft, fraud, and other postal crimes. Currently, USPS investigators cannot compel testimony or document production, limiting their ability to pursue cases. This authority would allow postal inspectors to more effectively investigate crimes affecting mail delivery and postal customers.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Domestic Security Using Production Partnerships and Lessons from Yesterday Act of 2023 or the Domestic SUPPLY Act of 2023 This bill establishes a program and sets out other requirements to promote domestic manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE) for infectious diseases and other public health emergencies. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish a program to enter into purchasing agreements for PPE produced domestically by manufacturers that are majority-owned and -operated by U.S. citizens. HHS must coordinate with the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security on this program. In addition, the federal government must only procure, subject to limited exceptions, PPE that is produced domestically to prevent the transmission of an infectious disease. If using federal funds, states or localities must also procure PPE domestically. Further, the bill requires HHS to consult with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on a report about changes to federal requirements for PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of those changes on health care workers who cared for patients in 2020 and 2021.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Grants subpoena authority to US Postal Service investigators
Enables USPS to compel testimony in criminal investigations
Allows postal inspectors to obtain documents and records
Strengthens investigation of mail theft and postal fraud
Brings USPS investigative powers in line with other agencies

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For postal customers: Better protection against mail theft and fraud through enhanced investigations. For USPS Postal Inspection Service: Significantly improved investigative capabilities. For criminals: Increased likelihood of prosecution for postal crimes. For businesses using mail: Greater security for shipped goods and documents.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Buy American requirements

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Congressional oversight

Emergency medical services and trauma care

Health personnel

Health promotion and preventive care

Health technology, devices, supplies

Infectious and parasitic diseases

Manufacturing

Product safety and quality

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

170, 119th Congress (2025). "USPS Subpoena Authority Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-170

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