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Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-3218| House 
| Updated: 5/6/2025
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (22)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act, aims to safeguard privacy by preventing the use of intercepted communications in investigations related to reproductive services. It amends Section 2518 of Title 18, United States Code, requiring applicants for wire, oral, or electronic communication interception orders to include a statement affirming they will not use the collected content to investigate or prosecute individuals involved in reproductive or sexual health treatment or care. Court orders authorizing such interceptions must also include this explicit prohibition. Furthermore, the bill introduces a comprehensive definition of "reproductive or sexual health information," encompassing a wide range of services and conditions from abortion and in vitro fertilization to contraception use and pregnancy-related care. It also amends Section 2703, mandating that government entities seeking customer communications or records provide a sworn statement that this information will not be used to investigate or proceed against anyone for inquiring about, seeking, obtaining, providing, or facilitating reproductive or sexual health treatment or care. This ensures that data obtained through subpoenas, court orders, or warrants cannot be weaponized against individuals seeking or providing reproductive services.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7841
Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act
May 6, 2025
Introduced in House
May 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7841
    Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act


  • May 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-3218| House 
| Updated: 5/6/2025
This legislation, titled the Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act, aims to safeguard privacy by preventing the use of intercepted communications in investigations related to reproductive services. It amends Section 2518 of Title 18, United States Code, requiring applicants for wire, oral, or electronic communication interception orders to include a statement affirming they will not use the collected content to investigate or prosecute individuals involved in reproductive or sexual health treatment or care. Court orders authorizing such interceptions must also include this explicit prohibition. Furthermore, the bill introduces a comprehensive definition of "reproductive or sexual health information," encompassing a wide range of services and conditions from abortion and in vitro fertilization to contraception use and pregnancy-related care. It also amends Section 2703, mandating that government entities seeking customer communications or records provide a sworn statement that this information will not be used to investigate or proceed against anyone for inquiring about, seeking, obtaining, providing, or facilitating reproductive or sexual health treatment or care. This ensures that data obtained through subpoenas, court orders, or warrants cannot be weaponized against individuals seeking or providing reproductive services.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7841
Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act
May 6, 2025
Introduced in House
May 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7841
    Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act


  • May 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (22)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted