S. 2522In Committee
Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025
Establishes a federal warrant-based legal framework that generally bans unauthorized use of cell-site simulators, including surveillance of U.S. persons by intelligence agencies abroad
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes a federal warrant-based legal framework that generally bans unauthorized use of cell-site simulators, including surveillance of U.S. persons by intelligence agencies abroad
Key points
- Establish cell site simulator rules
- Prohibit unauthorized simulator use
- Authorize private civil lawsuits
- Allow warrant based law enforcement use
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-07-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCrime and Law Enforcement