To amend section 2703 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain use of administrative subpoenas with respect to customer communications and records, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by Espaillat, Adriano (Democrat-NY-13) · House · Introduced May 21, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill would amend federal law to restrict how government agencies can use administrative subpoenas to obtain customer communications and records from technology companies and service providers. Currently, agencies can issue these subpoenas without court approval in certain circumstances; this bill would require stricter limits on that practice.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 21, 2026
In Committee
May 21, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Espaillat, Adriano
Independent · NY-13
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