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119th Congress
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SENATES. 5007· 119th Congress

SEARCH Act of 2026

Sponsor
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Introduced
Jul 15, 2026
Last Action
Jul 15, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jul 15, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed bill text not yet public; analysis limited to title and procedural status.
  • Bill name suggests focus on search-related policy—possibly search warrants, internet search, or scientific research protocols.
  • Referred to Judiciary Committee, indicating likely legal or law-enforcement dimension.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Without official summary, unclear who benefits or bears costs—could affect law enforcement, tech companies, researchers, or privacy rights depending on final language.
  • Judiciary Committee jurisdiction suggests potential impact on criminal procedure, digital privacy, or constitutional authority.
  • Single cosponsor indicates limited early congressional backing; controversial or niche focus possible.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced July 2026 and assigned to Judiciary Committee; awaiting committee review and public summary from Congressional Research Service.
  • Contact your senator or visit Congress.gov to request bill text and track amendments as committee process unfolds.
  • Judiciary hearings or markup sessions would signal serious momentum; no timeline yet announced.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 15, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Jul 15, 2026Introduced in Senate