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Unmasking of Americans Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 9:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7057

Bill 117 HR 7057, also known as the Unmasking of Americans Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address concerns regarding the unmasking of American citizens in intelligence reports.

The bill aims to establish stricter guidelines and procedures for the unmasking of American citizens in intelligence reports. It requires that any request to unmask an American citizen must be made in writing and must include a justification for the unmasking. Additionally, the bill requires that any unmasking requests must be approved by a high-ranking official within the intelligence community.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability in the unmasking process. It requires that an annual report be submitted to Congress detailing the number of unmasking requests made, the justifications for those requests, and the outcomes of those requests. Overall, the Unmasking of Americans Act of 2022 seeks to protect the privacy and civil liberties of American citizens while ensuring that necessary intelligence activities can still be conducted effectively. It aims to strike a balance between national security interests and individual rights.

Congressional Summary of HR 7057

Unmasking of Americans Act of 2022

This bill prohibits the Transportation Security Administration from enforcing or implementing any federal government directive, regulation, or requirement relating to the wearing of a mask in public transportation systems.

Current Status of Bill HR 7057

Bill HR 7057 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2022. Bill HR 7057 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2022.  Bill HR 7057's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. as of March 11, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7057

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7057

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7057

Unmasking of Americans Act of 2022
Unmasking of Americans Act of 2022
To revoke Transportation Security Administration directives to implement the Federal mask mandate in public transportation systems, and for other purposes.

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