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Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 - Amends the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 to extend through June 1, 2015, provisions concerning roving electronic surveillance orders and requests for the production of business records and other tangible things. Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to extend until June 1, 2015, a provision revising the definition of an "agent of a foreign power" to include any non-U.S. person who engages in international terrorism or preparatory activities ("lone wolf" provision).
AI Summary
This bill, the PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act of 2011, extends certain provisions of two previous laws until June 1, 2015. Specifically, it extends provisions from the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 that deal with roving electronic surveillance orders and requests for business records, which are tools used by law enforcement to gather information. It also extends a provision from the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 that broadens the definition of an "agent of a foreign power" to include non-U.S. individuals involved in international terrorism or related preparatory acts, often referred to as the "lone wolf" provision, allowing for surveillance and other measures against such individuals.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 07/11/2011)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/1962/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr1962ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr1962ih.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr1962ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr1962ih.pdf.pdf |
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