Subpoena Abuse Prevention Act aims to limit the use of administrative subpoenas for customer communications and records.

The Subpoena Abuse Prevention Act seeks to reform the use of administrative subpoenas by federal entities. It prohibits the use of subpoenas to investigate or retaliate against individuals for constitutionally protected activities, such as free speech or religion. The bill also mandates that federal entities must certify the legitimacy of subpoenas and requires them to annually report the number of subpoenas issued and accounts affected. Service providers are allowed to notify customers of subpoenas and seek legal advice.

Subpoena Abuse Prevention Act aims to limit the use of administrative subpoenas for customer communications and records.

The Subpoena Abuse Prevention Act seeks to reform the use of administrative subpoenas by federal entities. It prohibits the use of subpoenas to investigate or retaliate against individuals for constitutionally protected activities, such as free speech or religion. The bill also mandates that federal entities must certify the legitimacy of subpoenas and requires them to annually report the number of subpoenas issued and accounts affected. Service providers are allowed to notify customers of subpoenas and seek legal advice.