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Postal Data Privacy Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9076| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (4)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes new requirements for governmental entities seeking to use a mail cover, amending federal law to mandate a court order for such use. A court of competent jurisdiction may issue this order only if the governmental entity provides specific and articulable facts demonstrating reasonable grounds that the mail cover is relevant and material to an ongoing criminal investigation. The legislation further requires the Chief Postal Inspector to preserve records and other evidence related to a requested mail cover for 90 days, extendable upon renewal, while awaiting a court order. The bill defines "mail cover" by referencing existing federal regulations, ensuring clarity in its application.
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Timeline
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Postal Data Privacy Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9076| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
This bill establishes new requirements for governmental entities seeking to use a mail cover, amending federal law to mandate a court order for such use. A court of competent jurisdiction may issue this order only if the governmental entity provides specific and articulable facts demonstrating reasonable grounds that the mail cover is relevant and material to an ongoing criminal investigation. The legislation further requires the Chief Postal Inspector to preserve records and other evidence related to a requested mail cover for 90 days, extendable upon renewal, while awaiting a court order. The bill defines "mail cover" by referencing existing federal regulations, ensuring clarity in its application.
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Timeline
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (4)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

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