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USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6172| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2020
Jerrold Nadler

Jerrold Nadler

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020 This bill reauthorizes through December 1, 2023, provisions related to intelligence gathering under the Foreign Intelligence and Surveillance Act (FISA) and amends FISA-related provisions. The Federal Bureau of Investigation may not seek certain FISA-authorized orders to obtain (1) call detail records on an ongoing basis, (2) a tangible thing where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy and a warrant would typically be required, or (3) cellular or GPS location information. A tangible thing obtained under FISA may be retained for no longer than five years except in certain instances, such as when a tangible thing is reasonably believed to be evidence of a crime. If the government intends to use information from a tangible thing obtained under FISA in a trial or other proceeding, it shall be treated as information obtained through electronic surveillance, unless a U.S. authority finds that notifying the person targeted would harm national security. (There are existing protections related to electronic surveillance, such as allowing the targeted person to move to suppress the disclosure of the obtained information in court.) In applications for certain FISA-authorized orders to obtain information or conduct surveillance, the applicant must certify that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has received any information that might raise doubts about the application. The bill imposes additional requirements on FISA-authorized orders targeting (1) a U.S. person, or (2) a federal elected official or candidate. The bill increases criminal penalties for violations related to electronic surveillance conducted under color of law or false statements made to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA court). A U.S. government employee, officer, or contractor who engages in deliberate misconduct before a FISA court shall be subject to adverse actions, such as removal from the individual's position. The bill broadens the criteria for when a FISA court decision shall be declassified and requires the declassification review and release of such opinions within 180 days of an opinion being issued. The bill broadens the FISA court's authority to appoint an amicus curiae (an outside party that assists in consideration of a case) and expands such amici's powers, such as the power to ask the court to review a decision. An amicus may also seek the court's permission to address any novel or significant privacy or civil liberties issues arising in a case, even if the court did not ask for assistance on that issue. The FISA court may employ legal advisors to assist in considering any matter. Each agency that submits applications to the FISA court shall appoint an officer responsible for compliance with FISA requirements. An application for a FISA court order shall include all information in the government's possession that (1) is material to a ruling on the application, including any exculpatory information; or (2) calls into question the accuracy of the application or the accuracy of an assessment in the application, or otherwise raises doubts about a finding that is a required part of the application. An application for a FISA court order shall include (1) a description of the procedures in place to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the application, and (2) a certification by the applying officer (or designee) that the officer or designee has reviewed the application and accompanying documentation for accuracy and completeness. A judge may not enter a FISA court order unless the described accuracy and completeness procedures comply with requirements prescribed by this bill.

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Mar 9, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3421
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and 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.
Mar 10, 2020
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Mar 11, 2020
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 11, 2020
Rule H. Res. 891 passed House.
Mar 11, 2020
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H1622-1637)
Mar 11, 2020
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Mar 11, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6172.
Mar 11, 2020
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6172.
Mar 11, 2020
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 11, 2020
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 136 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR H1622-1627)
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Mar 11, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 12, 2020
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.
Mar 12, 2020
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1735)
Mar 12, 2020
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1735)
Mar 16, 2020
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1748)
Mar 16, 2020
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S1753)
May 13, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2388, S2396-2400, S2409-2412, S2414)
May 14, 2020
Passed Senate, under the order of 5/12/20, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 16. Record Vote Number: 92.
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May 14, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 14, 2020
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2432-2441)
May 28, 2020
Mr. Nadler moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H2340-2346; text: CR H2340-2342)
May 28, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to disagree to the Senate amendments and request a conference on H.R. 6172.
May 28, 2020
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 284 - 122 (Roll no. 115).
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May 28, 2020
The Speaker appointed conferees: Nadler, Schiff, Lofgren, Jordan, and Nunes.
Jun 1, 2020
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
  • March 9, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3421
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and 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.


  • March 10, 2020
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.


  • March 11, 2020
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • March 11, 2020
    Rule H. Res. 891 passed House.


  • March 11, 2020
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H1622-1637)


  • March 11, 2020
    Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.


  • March 11, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6172.


  • March 11, 2020
    DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6172.


  • March 11, 2020
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 11, 2020
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 136 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR H1622-1627)
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  • March 11, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 12, 2020
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.


  • March 12, 2020
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1735)


  • March 12, 2020
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1735)


  • March 16, 2020
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1748)


  • March 16, 2020
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S1753)


  • May 13, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2388, S2396-2400, S2409-2412, S2414)


  • May 14, 2020
    Passed Senate, under the order of 5/12/20, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 16. Record Vote Number: 92.
    View Vote


  • May 14, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 14, 2020
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2432-2441)


  • May 28, 2020
    Mr. Nadler moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H2340-2346; text: CR H2340-2342)


  • May 28, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to disagree to the Senate amendments and request a conference on H.R. 6172.


  • May 28, 2020
    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 284 - 122 (Roll no. 115).
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  • May 28, 2020
    The Speaker appointed conferees: Nadler, Schiff, Lofgren, Jordan, and Nunes.


  • June 1, 2020
    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-3421: USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020
  • HRES 116-891: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 68) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2486) to reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6172) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the production of certain business records, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • HRES 116-981: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 6172) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the production of certain business records, and for other purposes.
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCongressional electionsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of JusticeElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmployee performanceEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFirst Amendment rightsFraud offenses and financial crimesGeography and mappingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsPrivacy and Civil Liberties Oversight BoardRacial and ethnic relationsReligionRight of privacySex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSpecialized courtsSupreme CourtTelephone and wireless communication

USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6172| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2020
USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020 This bill reauthorizes through December 1, 2023, provisions related to intelligence gathering under the Foreign Intelligence and Surveillance Act (FISA) and amends FISA-related provisions. The Federal Bureau of Investigation may not seek certain FISA-authorized orders to obtain (1) call detail records on an ongoing basis, (2) a tangible thing where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy and a warrant would typically be required, or (3) cellular or GPS location information. A tangible thing obtained under FISA may be retained for no longer than five years except in certain instances, such as when a tangible thing is reasonably believed to be evidence of a crime. If the government intends to use information from a tangible thing obtained under FISA in a trial or other proceeding, it shall be treated as information obtained through electronic surveillance, unless a U.S. authority finds that notifying the person targeted would harm national security. (There are existing protections related to electronic surveillance, such as allowing the targeted person to move to suppress the disclosure of the obtained information in court.) In applications for certain FISA-authorized orders to obtain information or conduct surveillance, the applicant must certify that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has received any information that might raise doubts about the application. The bill imposes additional requirements on FISA-authorized orders targeting (1) a U.S. person, or (2) a federal elected official or candidate. The bill increases criminal penalties for violations related to electronic surveillance conducted under color of law or false statements made to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA court). A U.S. government employee, officer, or contractor who engages in deliberate misconduct before a FISA court shall be subject to adverse actions, such as removal from the individual's position. The bill broadens the criteria for when a FISA court decision shall be declassified and requires the declassification review and release of such opinions within 180 days of an opinion being issued. The bill broadens the FISA court's authority to appoint an amicus curiae (an outside party that assists in consideration of a case) and expands such amici's powers, such as the power to ask the court to review a decision. An amicus may also seek the court's permission to address any novel or significant privacy or civil liberties issues arising in a case, even if the court did not ask for assistance on that issue. The FISA court may employ legal advisors to assist in considering any matter. Each agency that submits applications to the FISA court shall appoint an officer responsible for compliance with FISA requirements. An application for a FISA court order shall include all information in the government's possession that (1) is material to a ruling on the application, including any exculpatory information; or (2) calls into question the accuracy of the application or the accuracy of an assessment in the application, or otherwise raises doubts about a finding that is a required part of the application. An application for a FISA court order shall include (1) a description of the procedures in place to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the application, and (2) a certification by the applying officer (or designee) that the officer or designee has reviewed the application and accompanying documentation for accuracy and completeness. A judge may not enter a FISA court order unless the described accuracy and completeness procedures comply with requirements prescribed by this bill.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Mar 9, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3421
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and 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.
Mar 10, 2020
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Mar 11, 2020
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 11, 2020
Rule H. Res. 891 passed House.
Mar 11, 2020
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H1622-1637)
Mar 11, 2020
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Mar 11, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6172.
Mar 11, 2020
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6172.
Mar 11, 2020
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 11, 2020
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 136 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR H1622-1627)
View Vote
Mar 11, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 12, 2020
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.
Mar 12, 2020
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1735)
Mar 12, 2020
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1735)
Mar 16, 2020
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1748)
Mar 16, 2020
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S1753)
May 13, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2388, S2396-2400, S2409-2412, S2414)
May 14, 2020
Passed Senate, under the order of 5/12/20, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 16. Record Vote Number: 92.
View Vote
May 14, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 14, 2020
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2432-2441)
May 28, 2020
Mr. Nadler moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H2340-2346; text: CR H2340-2342)
May 28, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to disagree to the Senate amendments and request a conference on H.R. 6172.
May 28, 2020
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 284 - 122 (Roll no. 115).
View Vote
May 28, 2020
The Speaker appointed conferees: Nadler, Schiff, Lofgren, Jordan, and Nunes.
Jun 1, 2020
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
  • March 9, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3421
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and 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.


  • March 10, 2020
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.


  • March 11, 2020
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • March 11, 2020
    Rule H. Res. 891 passed House.


  • March 11, 2020
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H1622-1637)


  • March 11, 2020
    Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.


  • March 11, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6172.


  • March 11, 2020
    DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6172.


  • March 11, 2020
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 11, 2020
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 136 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR H1622-1627)
    View Vote


  • March 11, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 12, 2020
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.


  • March 12, 2020
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1735)


  • March 12, 2020
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1735)


  • March 16, 2020
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1748)


  • March 16, 2020
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S1753)


  • May 13, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2388, S2396-2400, S2409-2412, S2414)


  • May 14, 2020
    Passed Senate, under the order of 5/12/20, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 16. Record Vote Number: 92.
    View Vote


  • May 14, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 14, 2020
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2432-2441)


  • May 28, 2020
    Mr. Nadler moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H2340-2346; text: CR H2340-2342)


  • May 28, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to disagree to the Senate amendments and request a conference on H.R. 6172.


  • May 28, 2020
    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 284 - 122 (Roll no. 115).
    View Vote


  • May 28, 2020
    The Speaker appointed conferees: Nadler, Schiff, Lofgren, Jordan, and Nunes.


  • June 1, 2020
    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
Jerrold Nadler

Jerrold Nadler

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)

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

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-3421: USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020
  • HRES 116-891: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 68) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2486) to reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6172) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the production of certain business records, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • HRES 116-981: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 6172) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the production of certain business records, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCongressional electionsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of JusticeElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmployee performanceEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFirst Amendment rightsFraud offenses and financial crimesGeography and mappingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsPrivacy and Civil Liberties Oversight BoardRacial and ethnic relationsReligionRight of privacySex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSpecialized courtsSupreme CourtTelephone and wireless communication