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Introduced
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
In Committee
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the production of certain business records, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020, amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the government from obtaining call detail records on an ongoing basis. It also includes several provisions to protect civil liberties, such as requiring probable cause for orders targeting known U.S. persons, excluding certain information from business record production authorities, and enhancing oversight and reporting requirements. The bill also makes changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, including requirements to declassify significant decisions and expand the appointment of amici curiae. Overall, the bill aims to reform and reauthorize certain authorities related to foreign intelligence surveillance.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/09/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3421/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3421/BILLS-116s3421is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3421/BILLS-116s3421is.pdf.pdf |
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