To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6019

119th Congress

To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes.

Received in the Senate.

Introduced:Nov 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cliff Bentz

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Republican

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0

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Summary

This bill cancels a previous rule about notifying Senate offices when their data is requested through legal processes. It removes requirements that were created in a 2026 funding law regarding how Senate offices must be informed when law enforcement or courts seek access to Senate-related information.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorCliff Bentz (R-OR)

Introduced11/12/2025

StatusReceived in the Senate.

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To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes.

This bill cancels a previous rule about notifying Senate offices when their data is requested through legal processes. It removes requirements that were created in a 2026 funding law regarding how Senate offices must be informed when law enforcement or courts

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This bill cancels a previous rule about notifying Senate offices when their data is requested through legal processes. It removes requirements that were created in a 2026 funding law regarding how Senate offices must be informed when law enforcement or courts seek access to Senate-related information.

Bill Number: 6019
Sponsor: Cliff Bentz (R-OR)
Introduced: 11/12/2025
Status: Received in the Senate.

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Fact Sheet

Title: To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 6019
Sponsor: Cliff Bentz (R-OR)
Status: Received in the Senate.
Introduced: 11/12/2025
Summary: This bill cancels a previous rule about notifying Senate offices when their data is requested through legal processes. It removes requirements that were created in a 2026 funding law regarding how Senate offices must be informed when law enforcement or courts seek access to Senate-related informatio

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill cancels a previous rule about notifying Senate offices when their data is requested through legal processes. It removes requirements that were created in a 2026 funding law regarding how Senate offices must be informed when law enforcement or courts seek access to Senate-related information.

Last updated: 2/20/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill repeals Section 213 from a 2026 government funding law that dealt with Senate data disclosures.
It eliminates notification requirements that were in place when legal processes requested Senate office data.
The repealed provisions will have no legal force or effect once this bill becomes law.
The bill passed the House of Representatives on November 19, 2025, and has been sent to the Senate.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill primarily affects Senate offices and how they are notified when their data is subject to legal requests from law enforcement or courts. It also impacts any entities that handle Senate data and were previously required to provide notifications under the repealed rule. By removing these notification requirements, the bill changes the procedures around transparency and awareness when Senate information is accessed through legal processes.

Policy Areas

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6019, 119th Congress (2025). "To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6019

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