FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012

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Congressional Summary of HR 5949

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on August 2, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend until December 31, 2017: (1) the date for repeal of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (procedures concerning the electronic surveillance of certain persons outside the United States for foreign intelligence information purposes); and (2) any order, authorization, or directive issued or made under that title.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5949

Bill HR 5949 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2012. Bill HR 5949 was introduced during Congress 112 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2012.  Bill HR 5949's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 112-238. as of December 30, 2012

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5949

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5949

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5949

FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012
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