H.R.8966

To amend section 2703 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain use of administrative subpoenas with respect to customer communications and records, and for other purposes.

Introduced·5/21/26

Federal HB8966 amends the use of administrative subpoenas to protect customer communications and records, prohibiting their use for investigating.

Federal HB8966, the Subpoena Abuse Prevention Act, amends section 2703 of title 18, United States Code, to restrict the use of administrative subpoenas for customer communications and records. It prohibits governmental entities from using subpoenas to investigate constitutionally protected activities or retaliate against individuals for engaging in such activities. The bill also mandates that service providers may notify customers of subpoena receipt and consult with attorneys for legal advice.

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History

May 21

House

Introduced in House

May 21

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.