To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes.

Sponsored byRep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]GA· Introduced 12 novembre 2025

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Received in the Senate.

20 novembre 2025·8 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 17 novembre 2025

This bill repeals the authority for a Senator to bring a civil action against the federal government if an internet service provider or the Senate Sergeant at Arms (SAA) accessed or disclosed, or accesses or discloses, data from the Senator's office to provide to a federal agency without following prescribed notice requirements. The authority applies to a qualifying instance occurring on or after January 1, 2022.

The authority for the civil action was enacted in H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, which was signed by the President on November 12, 2026. The relevant provision requires written notice from the internet service provider or the SAA to the Senate office upon receipt of any legal process seeking access or disclosure of covered data. A Senator affected by a federal violation of the provision may sue the federal government for the greater of $500,000 per violation or the actual damages, plus attorney's fees and related costs.

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13 actions

Received in the Senate.
20 novembre 2025 · IntroReferral
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6019.
19 novembre 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4790-4794)
19 novembre 2025 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
19 novembre 2025 · Floor
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
19 novembre 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4808)
19 novembre 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H4790)
19 novembre 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H4790)
19 novembre 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
19 novembre 2025 · Floor
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
12 novembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4597)
12 novembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
12 novembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
12 novembre 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

39 cosponsors

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Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]GA

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Republican:Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]MI
Republican:Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6]NC
Republican:Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]TN
Republican:Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]TX
Republican:Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2]OH
Republican:Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]PA
Republican:Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]AZ
Republican:Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]TX
Republican:Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]GA
Republican:Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]GA
Republican:Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]NC
Republican:Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]CA
Republican:Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]NE
Republican:Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]NY
Republican:Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]TX
Republican:Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]GA
Republican:Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]NY
Republican:Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3]GA
Republican:Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]AZ
Republican:Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]OH
Republican:Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]CA
Republican:Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8]PA
Republican:Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]SC
Republican:Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]VA
Republican:Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]CO
Republican:Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]IL
Republican:Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]NJ
Republican:Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]CO
Republican:Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]PA
Republican:Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]NC
Republican:Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]TN
Republican:Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]CO
Republican:Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]MN
Republican:Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]KS
Republican:Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]CO
Republican:Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]IN
Republican:Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]OK
Republican:Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]TX
Republican:Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]VA

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Civil actions and liabilityGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesMembers of CongressSenate

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Committee on House Administration
House · Standing
- Referred To12 Nov 2025

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