What does Preamble of Congressional Records Protection Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To protect the separation of powers enshrined in the United States Constitution and end the weaponized surveillance of Members of Congress,' aims to protect the separation of powers. The bill seeks to end what it describes as the 'weaponized surveillance of Members of Congress.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Congressional Records Protection Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Congressional Records Protection Act.

What does PROHIBITION ON OBTAINING RECORDS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. of Congressional Records Protection Act do?

This section amends Title 18, United States Code, by adding Chapter 239, concerning Congressional Records. It establishes a prohibition on governmental entities seeking or obtaining records for Members of Congress or congressional employees without specific exceptions. An exception exists if the subject of the warrant or subpoena is the target of a criminal investigation. A governmental entity must notify the Member of Congress or congressional employee prior to or concurrently with the execution of a warrant or subpoena, unless a court orders a delay. A 30-day review delay is imposed on governmental entities before reviewing potentially covered material, with an exception for imminent risks to life or serious bodily injury. The law defines key terms including 'covered material,' which includes records prepared by or shared with Members of Congress or congressional employees in their official duties. The section clarifies that it does not limit protections under Article I, Section 6, Clause 1 of the Constitution.

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Congressional Records Protection Act

Last updated: 6/2/2026 · Introduced: 6/2/2026

Author: Mike Kelly (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a prohibition on governmental entities seeking congressional records without exceptions, such as when the Member of Congress is the target of a criminal investigation.
Governmental entities must notify Members of Congress or their employees before reviewing their records, with limited exceptions for imminent threats.
The bill defines 'covered material' as records prepared by or shared with Members of Congress or congressional employees in their official duties.

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