FISA Improvements Act of 2019

House Bill 5396 - FISA Improvements Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:45:59Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5396 FISA Improvements Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5396

FISA Improvements Act of 2019

This bill makes various changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, such as by requiring amicus curiae (i.e., outside parties that assist in consideration of a case) involvement in certain matters.

An amicus curiae shall assist the court when it is considering an initial application seeking permission to target an identifiable U.S. person for certain types of foreign intelligence investigative activities (such as electronic surveillance or a physical search).

An application to the court for an order for electronic surveillance shall include a statement fully disclosing any information used in the application that the government cannot substantiate.

The bill also requires transcriptions of proceedings before the court. The Department of Justice shall maintain all written communications with the court and written summaries of oral communications with the court.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5396

Bill HR 5396 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2019. Bill HR 5396 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 11, 2019. Bill HR 5396's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. as of December 11, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5396

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5396

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

- Criminal justice information and records

- Evidence and witnesses

- Government information and archives

- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

- Judicial procedure and administration

- Specialized courts

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5396

FISA Improvements Act of 2019

To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to require reviews by amici curiae of applications made to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and for other purposes.

FISA Improvements Act of 2019