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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/30/2012
12/30/2012
Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on August 2, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.) FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend until December 31, 2017: (1) the date for repeal of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (procedures concerning the electronic surveillance of certain persons outside the United States for foreign intelligence information purposes); and (2) any order, authorization, or directive issued or made under that title.
AI Summary
This bill, the FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012, extends for five years, until December 31, 2017, key provisions of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. The FISA Amendments Act of 2008, specifically Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (often referred to as FISA), outlines the procedures for conducting electronic surveillance on individuals outside the United States for the purpose of gathering foreign intelligence information. By extending these provisions, the bill ensures that existing orders, authorizations, and directives related to this type of surveillance remain in effect for the extended period.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Daniel Lungren (R),
Silvestre Reyes (D),
Mike Rogers (R),
Dutch Ruppersberger (D),
F. James Sensenbrenner (R),
Lamar Smith (R),
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 112-238. (on 12/30/2012)
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