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Representatives Massie (R-KY) and Boebert (R-CO), in collaboration with Naomi Brockwell and the Ludlow Institute, introduced House Bill H.R. 8470 on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026. This bill seeks to, among other things, close the "Third-party Loophole" used by the US Federal government to obtain citizens' personal files, financial records, health data, location data, and more, without a warrant. This topic has been discussed before on this Newsletter, and on the SHINE ON! Kacey's Health & Happiness Show podcast.

From the site:

"On April 23, 2026, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) introduced the Surveillance Accountability Act, which would require government searches to be conducted with a warrant based on probable cause, in accordance with the Fourth Amendment. The Ludlow Institute's founder, Naomi Brockwell, helped draft the bill in coordination with Rep. Massie's office, ensuring it is grounded in both constitutional principles and the realities of modern surveillance technology."

Unfortunately, of the over 400 representatives in the House, only two from the Republican Party have signed on to sponsor the bill. Please contact your representative and request that they cosponsor H.R. 8470. It's that important. More information can be found at the links at the bottom of this newsletter or in the podcast show notes.

Sources:

• [1] Surveillance Accountability Act Website
• [1] About the Bill
• [3] (PDF) H.R. 8470

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