Protects Congressional Records from Government Surveillance
Protects Congressional Records from Government Surveillance
IntroducedJune 2, 2026
In House11 days ago
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Waiting for a House floor vote.
It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Crime and Law EnforcementCongressional officers and employeesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationGovernment information and archivesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationMembers of Congress
Why This Matters
This bill protects the records of Members of Congress and their employees from government surveillance by prohibiting the collection of their records without specific exceptions.
If you work for Congress, this law protects your records from being accessed by government entities without proper notification.
Who this affects
Members of Congress · Congressional employees
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill prohibits government entities from obtaining records related to Members of Congress or their employees without specific exceptions.
2It requires government entities to notify the affected Member of Congress or employee before or after executing a search warrant or subpoena.
3The bill allows for a special master to review any records obtained to ensure protected information is not disclosed.
