Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3234 Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023 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.

3/13/2024, 1:01 PM

Summary of Bill S 3234

The Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3234, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to reform and regulate government surveillance practices in order to protect the privacy and civil liberties of American citizens.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of stricter guidelines for the collection and storage of data by government agencies, such as the NSA and FBI. This includes requiring warrants for the surveillance of individuals, as well as limiting the scope of data collection to only what is necessary for national security purposes.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency and oversight of government surveillance programs. This includes requiring regular reports to Congress on the use of surveillance tools, as well as creating an independent oversight board to review and approve surveillance activities. Furthermore, the Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023 includes provisions to strengthen protections for whistleblowers who report abuses of surveillance powers. This is intended to encourage individuals to come forward with information about potential violations of privacy rights. Overall, the bill seeks to strike a balance between national security interests and individual privacy rights. It represents a bipartisan effort to address concerns about government surveillance practices and ensure that they are conducted in a lawful and transparent manner.

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Current Status of Bill S 3234

Bill S 3234 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 7, 2023. Bill S 3234 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 7, 2023. Bill S 3234's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of November 7, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3234

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3234

Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023A bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, and for other purposes.

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