Require law enforcement to obtain a search warrant before using cell site simulator technology.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025?
The Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025 remains stalled in the House Judiciary Committee and three other committees as of June 2026. The House committees must hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails to receive a committee hearing or vote. This lack of action is the standard outcome for most bills introduced in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025 (H.R. 4811 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 6194 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6194 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ted Lieu (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.