A bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, to prohibit reverse targeting of United States persons and persons located in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sen. Wyden Introduces Bill to Require Warrants for Surveillance of Americans
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this legislation at this time.
Legislative Progress
While privacy is a popular issue, surveillance reforms often face heavy opposition from national security agencies and leadership in both parties.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Federal intelligence and law enforcement employees would face new restrictions on how they collect information on people in the United States. They would need to obtain court orders or warrants before targeting covered persons, adding procedural requirements to their work. On the other hand, clearer rules could reduce legal uncertainty about what is and is not permitted.
“No officer or employee of the Federal Government may intentionally target a covered person for the purpose of acquiring foreign intelligence information”
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, to prohibit reverse targeting of United States persons and persons located in the United States, and for other purposes.
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