Postal Inspection Service and Inspector General Act

Summary

Postal Inspection Service and Inspector General Act - Prohibits the Postal Service from retaining the services of a paid confidential informant for purposes of investigations concerning the possible violation of laws relating to controlled substances unless the unlawful use of the mails is involved. Directs the Postal Service to render a semiannual report to the Congress concerning any investigation: (1) in which the Postal Service retains the services of a paid confidential informant; and (2) which results in the arrest of one or more individuals for violating any law relating to controlled substances. Creates a Chief Postal Inspector within the Postal Service. Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to transfer internal audit and program review functions of the Postal Inspection Service to the Office of the Inspector General. Confers oversight responsibility for all activities of the Postal Inspection Service on the Inspector General of the Postal Service. Requires the Chief Postal Inspector to report significant activities being carried out by the Postal Inspection Service to the Inspector General. Applies all provisions of the Inspector General Act of 1978 to the Postal Service.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 29 June 1994

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 29 June 1994

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 27 June 1994

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 26 June 1994

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 26 June 1994

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 May 1994

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 May 1994

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 May 1994

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