Require government agencies to obtain a warrant before accessing the private digital communications of Americans.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act of 2026?
The bill H.R. 7816 has remained in the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees since March 4, 2026. Committee leaders must decide to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail to receive a vote and die in committee. This lack of action is the standard way most legislation ends in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act of 2026 (H.R. 7816 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since March 2026
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6570 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6570 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Andy Biggs (R-AZ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
