Bars federal and state governments from seeking or obtaining warrants, subpoenas, or court orders likely to capture official records of Members of Congress and their staff, except when the lawmaker or employee is the target of a criminal investigation.

• Requires notice to the Member or employee before or at the time a covered search or subpoena is executed, or as soon as practicable if covered records are unexpectedly returned.
• Lets a court delay notice for up to 10 days in certain criminal investigations.
• Bars government review of covered materials for 30 days after notice and requires a special master to screen out material privileged under the Constitution.
• Requires a judge to find probable cause before a Member or congressional employee can be treated as a criminal target, and defines covered material to include official records and communications with Members or staff.

• Judiciary Committee (House)

Crime and Law Enforcement