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Email Privacy Act

5/23/2026, 8:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9016

The Email Privacy Act, designated as H.R. 9016 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 22, 2026, aims to enhance email privacy laws. The key provisions of the bill focus on strengthening protections for electronic communications and data privacy. Specific directives within the bill likely include requirements for government agencies to obtain warrants before accessing individuals' emails and electronic communications. For further details and the full text of the bill, the official PDF version can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr9016/BILLS-119hr9016ih.pdf.

Current Status of Bill HR 9016

Bill HR 9016 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2026. Bill HR 9016 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2026.  Bill HR 9016's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 22, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9016

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9016

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9016

Email Privacy Act
Email Privacy Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to update the privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy interests while meeting law enforcement needs, and for other purposes.

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