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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Andrew R. Garbarino

Republican · NY · Representative

Votes with party: 94.8% (536 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/G000597

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (46)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-03-14

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2025-03-14
House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-03-14

Previously

Oversight and Government Reform CommitteeReferred To · 2025-03-14
Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-03-14

Plain-English Summary

This bill would reform how the U.S. Postal Inspection Service operates as a law enforcement agency, likely addressing issues like officer training, oversight, accountability, or the scope of their investigative powers. The changes would affect postal inspectors who investigate crimes involving the mail system and potentially impact how they interact with the public and other law enforcement agencies. The bill is currently being reviewed by two House committees to determine what specific reforms should be included.

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Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

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