Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act of 2026

The Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act of 2026 aims to significantly change how federal intelligence agencies collect and access the communications of United States persons. The legislation would likely require government agencies to obtain a warrant before searching databases for information belonging to Americans, a practice often referred to as backdoor searches. By introducing these requirements, the bill proposes to strengthen Fourth Amendment protections and limit the scope of warrantless surveillance conducted under foreign intelligence authorities.

If enacted, this bill would impact everyday citizens by providing greater legal safeguards for their digital privacy and personal data. It seeks to ensure that federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies follow stricter judicial oversight when handling domestic information. Because this is standard legislation, it would require approval from both the House and Senate and the signature of the President to become law.