H.R. 170, known as the "USPS Subpoena Authority Act," proposes amendments to title 39 of the United States Code. The bill aims to enhance the authority of the United States Postal Service (USPS) by allowing the Postmaster General to issue subpoenas during investigations of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 170 lets the leader of the Post Office use special letters called subpoenas to help catch people breaking the law using the mail. Only important Post Office lawyers can say yes to these letters, but some people worry this might give them too much power.