HR. 4811In Committee

Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025

Establishes a federal framework that generally bars cell-site simulator use without legal authority and allows lawsuits over unlawful surveillance

What this bill does

Establishes a federal framework that generally bars cell-site simulator use without legal authority and allows lawsuits over unlawful surveillance

Key points
  • Prohibit unauthorized cell site simulator use
  • Authorize private civil lawsuits
  • Limit unlawfully obtained evidence
  • Allow warrant based law enforcement use

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-07-29Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

Topics and policy areas

undefinedCrime and Law Enforcement