Bill or resolution detail
HR 4639
Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
Record identity
Official facts
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Received in the Senate.
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Deterministic classification
Lifecycle
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Received in the Senate.
Effective May 27, 2025Entity 118-hr-4639
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Davidson | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Andy Biggs | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Ken Buck | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Pramila Jayapal | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Sara Jacobs | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Thomas Massie | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Apr 18, 2024 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jerry L. Carl to act as Chairman of the Committee.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 136).
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2480-2481)
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1149. (consideration: CR H2459-2468; text: CR H2463-2465)
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4639.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
Mr. Davidson moved that the committee rise.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4639 as unfinished business.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4639.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1149 and Rule XVIII.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
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.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
DEBATE - 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.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
DEBATE - 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.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 136).
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
POSTPONED 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.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
DEBATE - 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.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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Apr 16, 2024 · Floor
Rule H. Res. 1149 passed House.
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Apr 16, 2024 · Floor
Rules 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.
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Apr 15, 2024 · Committee
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
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Apr 15, 2024 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 381.
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Apr 15, 2024 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-459, Part I.
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Apr 15, 2024 · Discharge
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
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Jul 19, 2023 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Jul 19, 2023 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
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Jul 14, 2023 · IntroReferral
Referred 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.
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Jul 14, 2023 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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Official text changes
Amendments
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Copied official fact885On Agreeing To The LaLota Amendment (A003) Failed By Recorded Vote: 176 246, 1 Present (Roll No. 135).
Amendment sought to clarify that section 2 of the bill shall not limit a governmental entity's ability to obtain information that would be obtainable without a warrant.
Copied official fact883On Agreeing To The Davidson Amendment (A001) Agreed To By Voice Vote.
HAMDT 883
Copied official fact884On Agreeing To The Higgins (LA) Amendment (A002) Agreed To By Voice Vote.
HAMDT 884
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
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| Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committeehlig00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Judiciary Committeehsju00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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No roll-call votes are attached.