Congressional Records Protection Act prohibits obtaining records of Members of Congress or congressional employees without notice.
The Congressional Records Protection Act amends Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit governmental entities from obtaining records of Members of Congress or congressional employees without prior notice. This includes records from electronic or wire communication services related to Members of Congress or congressional employees. A governmental entity may seek a court order to delay notice if providing it could endanger lives, result in flight from prosecution, or jeopardize an investigation.
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