HR 9016
Email Privacy Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:18 AM
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Bill overview
The Email Privacy Act amends existing laws to strengthen privacy protections for electronic communications. Specifically, it clarifies that data stored by third-party email providers is protected, and it changes how law enforcement can access this information. The bill updates definitions related to disclosing electronic communications and clarifies the requirements for obtaining warrants to access stored communications, ensuring lawful consent is required. It also addresses how governmental entities can request information from providers of electronic communication and remote computing services.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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