Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act
Latest action (6 May 2025): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 3218, the Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act, would amend federal wiretapping and electronic communications law (title 18, U.S. Code) to restrict how government requests for communications data can be used in relation to reproductive and sexual health matters. Specifically, it would require law enforcement applying for wiretap orders, or seeking to compel disclosure of communications or records under subpoena, court order, or warrant, to submit a sworn statement affirming they will not use the contents of intercepted or obtained communications to investigate or prosecute anyone for seeking, obtaining, providing, or facilitating reproductive or sexual health care. The bill defines "reproductive or sexual health information" broadly, covering matters such as abortion, IVF, contraception, pregnancy status, menstruation, and related medical or non-medical services.
The bill would affect federal, state, and local government entities that seek electronic surveillance orders or compel disclosure of communications records, as well as individuals and providers involved in reproductive or sexual health care, by limiting the use of intercepted communications against them in such contexts.
The bill was introduced on May 6, 2025, by Rep. Ted Lieu with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet been voted on by the committee or the full House, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President to become law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on May 6, 2025. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3218 do?
- H.R. 3218, the Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act, would amend federal wiretapping and electronic communications law (title 18, U.S. Code) to restrict how government requests for communications data can be used in relation to reproductive and sexual health matters. Specifically, it would require law enforcement applying for wiretap orders, or seeking to compel disclosure of communications or records under subpoena, court order, or warrant, to submit a sworn statement affirming they will not use the contents of intercepted or obtained communications to investigate or prosecute anyone for seeking, obtaining, providing, or facilitating reproductive or sexual health care. The bill defines "reproductive or sexual health information" broadly, covering matters such as abortion, IVF, contraception, pregnancy status, menstruation, and related medical or non-medical services. The bill would affect federal, state, and local government entities that seek electronic surveillance orders or compel disclosure of communications records, as well as individuals and providers involved in reproductive or sexual health care, by limiting the use of intercepted communications against them in such contexts. The bill was introduced on May 6, 2025, by Rep. Ted Lieu with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet been voted on by the committee or the full House, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 3218 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 May 2025, H.R. 3218 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3218?
- H.R. 3218 was sponsored by Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA36] (Democrat-CA), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3218?
- Introduced (6 May 2025).
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