Bill > S3961

This bill, the Security And Freedom Enhancement Act of 2024 or the SAFE Act, amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to reform certain authorities and provide greater transparency and oversight. Key provisions include: requiring audits and additional approval procedures for FBI queries of information collected under Section 702; prohibiting warrantless access to the communications and information of U.S. persons and persons in the U.S.; increasing penalties for civil and criminal violations of FISA; expanding the use of amici curiae in FISA Court proceedings; requiring disclosure of relevant information in FISA applications; establishing compliance procedures for federal agencies; limiting intelligence and law enforcement agencies' ability to purchase personal data from data brokers; and enhancing reporting requirements for the Director of National Intelligence. The bill also extends certain FISA authorities until December 31, 2027 and allows for limited delays in implementation.