Warrant for Metadata Act

HR 5309, the Warrant for Metadata Act, requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant before accessing electronic communication metadata (like call logs, email headers, or location data) from service providers. It amends federal law to mandate this warrant requirement for metadata - distinct from actual message content - using standard judicial procedures. The bill directly affects law enforcement agencies and service providers (such as email or cloud storage companies) by changing how they access subscriber information. It does not apply to existing data requests made before the law's enactment but requires warrants for any new or expanded requests after it takes effect.