To amend title 18, United States Code, to require a warrant for the disclosure of records from a provider of electronic communication service or remote computing service, and for other purposes.
The Warrant for Metadata Act would require law enforcement and other government agencies to obtain a warrant before requesting metadata and subscriber information from internet and email service providers. Currently, the law allows authorities to access certain records with less stringent legal standards, but this bill would raise that requirement to the warrant standard used for more sensitive communications. The bill affects service providers like email companies and cloud storage services, as well as government agencies that seek information about their users. The legislation does not include specific funding requirements or implementation timelines beyond its effective date. The bill includes a provision stating that warrants will not be required for requests made before the law takes effect, but any follow-up requests for additional information after enactment would need to meet the new warrant requirement.
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