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Federal · 119th Congress

PRIVACY Act

H.R. 9716·House·Bill
Rep. Keith Self(Republican-Texas-3)·7 cosponsors
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement

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Sponsor

Keith SelfKeith SelfRepublicanU.S. Representative · 3rd District · Texas

Cosponsors7

Andrew S. ClydeAndrew S. ClydeRU.S. Representative · 9th District · GAElijah CraneElijah CraneRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · AZEric BurlisonEric BurlisonRU.S. Representative · 7th District · MORuss FulcherRuss FulcherRU.S. Representative · 1st District · IDNicholas J. Begich IIINicholas J. Begich IIIRU.S. Representative · At-Large · AKMichael CloudMichael CloudRU.S. Representative · 27th District · TXAndy HarrisAndy HarrisRU.S. Representative · 1st District · MD

Other titles3

To prohibit Federal law enforcement agencies from using or accessing State or local surveillance equipment or data to circumvent warrant requirements, to establish a Jurisdictional Wall List of covered technologies, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
PRIVACY ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Protecting Rights in Video and Equipment Acquired Discovery ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history3

Jul 15, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 15, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 15, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House

Documents1

Texts
As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in House·U.S. Government Publishing Office·Jul 15, 2026

Where it stands

In committee — the House
On the floor — the House
In committee — the Senate
On the floor — the Senate
Resolving differences
With the President
Became law
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