USPS Subpoena Authority Act

The USPS Subpoena Authority Act (H.R. 1641) would expand the U.S. Postal Service’s power to investigate crimes involving the mail, such as mail theft, check fraud, and the shipment of illegal drugs. By allowing the Postmaster General to issue administrative subpoenas for records and testimony, the bill aims to help postal inspectors more quickly gather evidence like bank records and surveillance video to build cases against criminal organizations. For everyday citizens, this change is intended to improve the security of the mail system and provide law enforcement with better tools to combat the rising trend of stolen checks and identity theft.