FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3351, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to reform and reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which governs the surveillance activities of the US government in relation to foreign intelligence gathering.

The main provisions of this bill include increased oversight and transparency measures to ensure that FISA surveillance activities are conducted in a lawful and accountable manner. It also includes provisions to strengthen privacy protections for US citizens and residents who may be subject to surveillance under FISA.

Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance the role of the FISA Court in reviewing and approving surveillance activities, as well as increasing reporting requirements for the government to Congress on its use of FISA authorities. Overall, the FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to strike a balance between national security interests and civil liberties, ensuring that the government's surveillance activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with the rule of law and respect for individual rights.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3351

Introduced on
2023-11-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/28/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3351, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to reform and reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which governs the surveillance activities of the US government in relation to foreign intelligence gathering.

The main provisions of this bill include increased oversight and transparency measures to ensure that FISA surveillance activities are conducted in a lawful and accountable manner. It also includes provisions to strengthen privacy protections for US citizens and residents who may be subject to surveillance under FISA.

Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance the role of the FISA Court in reviewing and approving surveillance activities, as well as increasing reporting requirements for the government to Congress on its use of FISA authorities. Overall, the FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to strike a balance between national security interests and civil liberties, ensuring that the government's surveillance activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with the rule of law and respect for individual rights.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to extend certain expiring authorities, to restore certain expired authorities, and to institute reforms to protect the civil liberties of United States persons, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Action11/28/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.