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To prohibit the retention of incidentally acquired communications in the course of intelligence collection activities.

USA116th CongressHR-8549| House 
| Updated: 10/9/2020
Justin Amash

Justin Amash

Libertarian Representative

Michigan

Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill modifies statutory requirements related to certain procedures limiting the retention of communications incidentally acquired during an intelligence activity. Specifically, the bill removes a requirement that such procedures must permit the acquisition, retention, and dissemination of such communications. (An existing executive order authorizes intelligence community agencies to collect, retain, and disseminate incidentally obtained information that may indicate involvement in activities that may violate federal, state, local or foreign laws.)
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Oct 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
  • October 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).

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To prohibit the retention of incidentally acquired communications in the course of intelligence collection activities.

USA116th CongressHR-8549| House 
| Updated: 10/9/2020
This bill modifies statutory requirements related to certain procedures limiting the retention of communications incidentally acquired during an intelligence activity. Specifically, the bill removes a requirement that such procedures must permit the acquisition, retention, and dissemination of such communications. (An existing executive order authorizes intelligence community agencies to collect, retain, and disseminate incidentally obtained information that may indicate involvement in activities that may violate federal, state, local or foreign laws.)
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Timeline
Oct 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
  • October 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Justin Amash

Justin Amash

Libertarian Representative

Michigan

Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication