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US HR6262

US HR6262
Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023


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Introduced
11/07/2023
In Committee
11/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023, proposes several reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities. Key provisions include: - Prohibiting warrantless queries of communications or information of U.S. persons or persons in the U.S., with certain exceptions for concurrent authorization, consent, emergencies, and cybersecurity queries. - Limiting the use of information obtained under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) against U.S. persons in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings. - Repealing the authority to resume "about" collection under Section 702. - Requiring the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to supervise demands for technical assistance from electronic communication service providers under Section 702. - Establishing data retention limits for information collected under Section 702. - Expanding the appointment of amici curiae to assist the FISA courts. - Requiring disclosure of relevant information in FISA applications. - Establishing accountability procedures for violations by federal employees. - Prohibiting warrantless acquisition of domestic communications and intelligence acquisition of U.S. person data under Executive Order 12333. - Enhancing reporting and transparency requirements related to FISA surveillance. - Regulating the use of cell site simulators by the government. - Protecting car data from warrantless searches.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 11/10/2023)

Taxonomy

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Defense
  • ‐ Military Intelligence and Surveillance
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6262/all-info 11/08/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6262/BILLS-118hr6262ih.pdf 11/20/2023
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