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FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-4478| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2017
Devin Nunes

Devin Nunes

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (16)
Chris Stewart (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Frank A. LoBiondo (Republican)Trey Gowdy (Republican)Will Hurd (Republican)Thomas J. Rooney (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Mac Thornberry (Republican)Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to allow the Department of Justice (DOJ) to target a U.S. person outside of the United States to acquire foreign intelligence when DOJ has already authorized emergency use of electronic surveillance or a physical search related to such person. DOJ and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence must submit a written notice to Congress before intentionally collecting abouts communications (communications that contain a reference to but are not directed to or from a facility) relating to surveillance of a non-U.S. person outside the United States. DOJ shall submit to Congress and the Administrative Office of the United States an annual report with: (1) the total number of applications made and extensions of orders approving electronic surveillance; (2) the total number of such orders and extensions granted, modified, or denied; and (3) the total number of persons who were subject to electronic surveillance conducted under an order or emergency authorization. Each element of the intelligence community must develop and maintain procedures to respond to requests for nonpublic information about U.S. persons. This bill extends title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through December 31, 2021. The Government Accountability Office must study the U.S. classified information system and the methods by which the intelligence community protects classified information.
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Timeline
Nov 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 29, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and Government Reform, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
Dec 19, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence. H. Rept. 115-475, Part I.
Jan 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-139
Presented to President.
  • November 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 29, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and Government Reform, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.


  • December 19, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence. H. Rept. 115-475, Part I.


  • January 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-139
    Presented to President.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-139: FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEvidence and witnessesFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationPrivacy and Civil Liberties Oversight BoardRight of privacySubversive activities

FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-4478| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2017
FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to allow the Department of Justice (DOJ) to target a U.S. person outside of the United States to acquire foreign intelligence when DOJ has already authorized emergency use of electronic surveillance or a physical search related to such person. DOJ and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence must submit a written notice to Congress before intentionally collecting abouts communications (communications that contain a reference to but are not directed to or from a facility) relating to surveillance of a non-U.S. person outside the United States. DOJ shall submit to Congress and the Administrative Office of the United States an annual report with: (1) the total number of applications made and extensions of orders approving electronic surveillance; (2) the total number of such orders and extensions granted, modified, or denied; and (3) the total number of persons who were subject to electronic surveillance conducted under an order or emergency authorization. Each element of the intelligence community must develop and maintain procedures to respond to requests for nonpublic information about U.S. persons. This bill extends title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through December 31, 2021. The Government Accountability Office must study the U.S. classified information system and the methods by which the intelligence community protects classified information.
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Timeline
Nov 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 29, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and Government Reform, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
Dec 19, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence. H. Rept. 115-475, Part I.
Jan 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-139
Presented to President.
  • November 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 29, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and Government Reform, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.


  • December 19, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence. H. Rept. 115-475, Part I.


  • January 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-139
    Presented to President.
Devin Nunes

Devin Nunes

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (16)
Chris Stewart (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Frank A. LoBiondo (Republican)Trey Gowdy (Republican)Will Hurd (Republican)Thomas J. Rooney (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Mac Thornberry (Republican)Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-139: FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEvidence and witnessesFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationPrivacy and Civil Liberties Oversight BoardRight of privacySubversive activities