Subpoena Abuse Prevention Act
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires reforming subpoenas Section 2703(c)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— by striking subparagraph (C); and by redesignating subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E). It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Telecommunications and Technology.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires reforming subpoenas Section 2703(c)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— by striking subparagraph (C); and by redesignating subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires reforming subpoenas Section 2703(c)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— by striking subparagraph (C); and by redesignating subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E).
Key Policy Areas
Telecommunications, Technology
Primary Purpose
The bill requires reforming subpoenas Section 2703(c)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— by striking subparagraph (C); and by redesignating subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E).
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate
Mr. Wyden (for himself and Ms. Lummis) introduced the following …
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