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S. 1574Passed Senate
Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act
Introduced: May 1, 2025
Latest action date: Oct 5, 2026
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- Congress
- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- May 1, 2025
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What this bill does
Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act
This bill allows tribal courts to execute warrants for electronic material.
The Stored Communications Act (SCA) generally prohibits providers of electronic communication services (e.g., cell phone providers, email providers, or social media platforms) and remote computing services (e.g., cloud computing providers) from knowingly disclosing stored electronic communications or records (e.g., emails) or information pertaining to customers or subscribers. However, the SCA authorizes governmental entities to compel service providers to disclose electronic communication information through a court-issued warrant, a court order, or an administrative subpoena.
This bill gives tribal courts the same authority as other governmental entities (e.g., state courts) to compel service providers to disclose stored electronic communication information through court-issued warrants, court orders, or administrative subpoenas.
Official summary from Congress.gov · checked Oct 16, 2026.
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What this legislation is about
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Native Americans
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Evidence and witnessesTelephone and wireless communication
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S.Amdt. 6844senateAgreed toSep 29, 2026
In the nature of a substitute.
Latest action: Amendment SA 6844 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Checked against Congress.gov Oct 16, 2026.
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Held at the desk.
FloorHouse floor actionsReceived in the House.
FloorHouse floor actionsMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
FloorSenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5184)
FloorSenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5184)
FloorLibrary of CongressSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5184)
FloorSenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
DischargeSenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
IntroReferralSenateIntroduced in Senate
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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