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US S1265

US S1265
Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act


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Introduced
04/21/2021
In Committee
04/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend section 2702 of title 18, United States Code, to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining subscriber or customer records in ex- change for anything of value, to address communications and records in the possession of intermediary internet service providers, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act," aims to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining certain customer or subscriber records from third parties in exchange for anything of value. It also places restrictions on the sharing and use of such records or information that was illegally obtained. The bill defines key terms like "covered customer or subscriber record" and "illegitimately obtained information," and establishes requirements for obtaining court orders to access this type of information. Additionally, the bill addresses the role of "intermediary service providers" and limits the circumstances under which they can disclose customer information to the government. The bill also clarifies that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is the exclusive means for acquiring certain types of communications records and information for foreign intelligence purposes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 04/21/2021)

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