H.R. 387 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Email Privacy Act
H.R. 387 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 9, 2017, sponsored by Kevin Yoder with 138 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 138
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Email Privacy Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise provisions that limit an electronic communication service (ECS) or remote communication service (RCS) provider from voluntarily disclosing the contents of a wire or electronic communication that is in electronic storage. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kevin Yoder (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 53 Democrats, 85 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 9, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 6, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Feb 7, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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