# Plain Language Summary: EPA Warrant Notice Requirements

This bill requires Environmental Protection Agency law enforcement officers to give people advance notice before executing search warrants at their homes or businesses. Specifically, it adds a requirement that EPA officers must announce themselves and their purpose before entering a property with a warrant, similar to rules that already apply to other federal law enforcement agencies like the FBI.

The practical effect is that if an EPA officer shows up with a warrant to search your property—whether it's a home, farm, factory, or other location—they now have to knock on the door, identify themselves as EPA officers, and explain why they're there before they can enter. They can't just show up unannounced and force their way in. This gives property owners a moment to understand what's happening and verify that the warrant is legitimate before allowing officers inside.

This change mainly affects businesses and property owners who might be subject to EPA investigations, particularly those in industries regulated by environmental laws like manufacturing, waste management, or chemical production. It also affects EPA law enforcement operations, as officers will need to follow these announcement procedures as part of their warrant execution process. The bill essentially brings EPA warrant procedures in line with long-standing practices used by other federal agencies, giving people a basic courtesy notice before their property is searched.

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require certain notice requirements by law enforcement officers of the Environmental Protection Agency before executing and serving warrants.

Sullivan, Dan

 <p>This bill requires law enforcement officers of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide notice to state and local law enforcement agencies before executing and serving warrants.</p>