HR 4639
118th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Computers and information technology
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Consumer affairs
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Internet, web applications, social media
Right of privacy
Telephone and wireless communication
Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
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Became law
Apr 18, 2024
Received in the Senate.
Apr 17, 2024
Mr. Davidson moved that the committee rise.
Apr 17, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 17, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 136).
Apr 17, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 136).
Apr 17, 2024
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Apr 17, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 17, 2024
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4639.
Apr 17, 2024
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Apr 17, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2480-2481)
Apr 17, 2024
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4639 as unfinished business.
Apr 17, 2024
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 17, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the LaLota amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. LaLota demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 17, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1149, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaLota amendment No. 3.
Apr 17, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1149, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Higgins (LA) amendment No. 2.
Apr 17, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1149, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 1.
Apr 17, 2024
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4639.
Apr 17, 2024
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jerry L. Carl to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 17, 2024
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1149 and Rule XVIII.
Apr 17, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046 and H.R. 4639. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, and H.R. 6046 under a closed rule, and for consideration of H.R. 4639 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 6323, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046, and H.R. 4639.
Apr 17, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1149. (consideration: CR H2459-2468; text: CR H2463-2465)
Apr 16, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1149 passed House.
Apr 16, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1149 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046 and H.R. 4639. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, and H.R. 6046 under a closed rule, and for consideration of H.R. 4639 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 6323, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046, and H.R. 4639.
Apr 15, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 381.
Apr 15, 2024
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
Apr 15, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-459, Part I.
Jul 19, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 19, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jul 14, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 | House · vote #136 | On Passage | Passed | 219–199 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
This bill expands prohibited disclosures of stored electronic communications under the Stored Communications Act.
The Stored Communications Act generally prohibits certain technology providers—remote computing service (RCS) providers and electronic communication service (ECS) providers—from disclosing the contents of stored electronic communications to anyone, including the government; and records or information pertaining to a customer or subscriber to a government entity.
This bill extends the general prohibitions on disclosure to an additional type of technology provider: intermediary service providers. Intermediary service providers (commonly referred to as data brokers) are companies that deliver, store, or process communications for RCS and ECS providers.
The bill also limits the authority of law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies to access certain customer and subscriber records or illegitimately obtained information. With respect to such records, the bill
- prohibits law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies from obtaining the records or information from a third party in exchange for anything of value (e.g., purchasing them);
- prohibits other government agencies from sharing the records or information with law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies; and
- prohibits the use of such records or information in any trial, hearing, or proceeding.
Additionally, the bill requires the government to obtain a court order before aquiring certain customer and subscriber records or any illegitimately obtained information from a third party.
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Received in the Senate.
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