H.R. 4639 · 118th Congress

Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act

Introduced on Jul 14, 2023 by Warren Davidson (R-OH-8). 7 cosponsors, 4 of them from another party. Latest action (Apr 18, 2024): Received in the Senate.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jul 14, 2023
Cosponsors
7
4 from the other party
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To amend section 2702 of title 18, United States Code, to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining subscriber or customer records in exchange for anything of value, to address communications and records in the possession of intermediary internet service providers, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Business records
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Computers and information technology
  • Constitution and constitutional amendments
  • Consumer affairs
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Right of privacy
  • Telephone and wireless communication

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Warren DavidsonR-OH-8Sponsor

Democrats · 4

Republicans · 3

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Apr 17, 2024· House· Amendments· Failed 176–246
  2. On Passage
    Apr 17, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 219–199

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Jul 14, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jul 14, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Jul 14, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  4. Jul 14, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. Jul 19, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  6. Jul 19, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  7. Apr 15, 2024Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-459, Part I.
  8. Apr 15, 2024 · HouseReported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-459, Part I.
  9. Apr 15, 2024Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
  10. Apr 15, 2024 · HouseCommittee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
  11. Apr 15, 2024 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 381.
  12. Apr 16, 2024 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1149 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046 and H.R. 4639. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, and H.R. 6046 under a closed rule, and for consideration of H.R. 4639 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 6323, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046, and H.R. 4639.
  13. Apr 16, 2024 · HouseRule H. Res. 1149 passed House.
  14. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1149. (consideration: CR H2459-2468; text: CR H2463-2465)
  15. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046 and H.R. 4639. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, and H.R. 6046 under a closed rule, and for consideration of H.R. 4639 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 6323, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046, and H.R. 4639.
  16. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1149 and Rule XVIII.
  17. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Jerry L. Carl to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  18. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4639.
  19. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1149, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 1.
  20. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1149, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Higgins (LA) amendment No. 2.
  21. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1149, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaLota amendment No. 3.
  22. Apr 17, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the LaLota amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. LaLota demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  23. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseMr. Davidson moved that the committee rise.
  24. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  25. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4639 as unfinished business.
  26. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2480-2481)
  27. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  28. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4639.
  29. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  30. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  31. Apr 17, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 136).House · Roll call 136
  32. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 136).House · Roll call 136
  33. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  34. Apr 18, 2024 · SenateReceived in the Senate.

Committees

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. Project for Privacy and Surveillance Accountability, Inc.10 reports
    $680K reported (all issues)
  2. RELX INC.10 reports
    $4M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: RELX INC.$45M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%
  3. Demand Progress Action, Inc7 reports
    $150K reported (all issues)
  4. DUE PROCESS INSTITUTE5 reports
    $160K reported (all issues)
  5. GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC.5 reports
    $3.2M reported (all issues)
  6. LOUISIANA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION.5 reports
    $50K reported (all issues)
  7. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.5 reports
    $2.5M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.$165.2M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  8. National Fraternal Order of Police5 reports
    $375K reported (all issues)
  9. National Volunteer Fire Council5 reports
    $60K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL, INC.$60K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  10. PEN AMERICA5 reports
    $40K reported (all issues)
  11. Software & Information Industry Association4 reports
    $3.2M reported (all issues)
  12. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)3 reports
    $45K reported (all issues)
  13. Orange County Sheriff's Office3 reports
    $54K reported (all issues)
  14. Sergeants Benevolent Association of New York City3 reports
    $110K reported (all issues)
  15. American Civil Liberties Union2 reports
    $880K reported (all issues)
  16. ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION2 reports
    $30K reported (all issues)
  17. Clearview AI1 report
    $50K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: CLEARVIEW AI, INC.$4.3M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%
  18. Heritage Action for America1 report
    $260K reported (all issues)
  19. Major Cities Chiefs Association1 report
    $24K reported (all issues)
  20. Project On Government Oversight1 report
    $10K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024, 2025.

Sources and method

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 5, 2026 · loaded Oct 5, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.