FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017

The FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017, also known as Bill 115 s 2010, is a piece of legislation that reauthorizes and amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). FISA is a law that governs the surveillance of foreign powers and agents within the United States for national security purposes.

The main purpose of the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017 is to extend the provisions of the original FISA Amendments Act of 2008, which were set to expire at the end of 2017. These provisions allow for the collection of electronic communications, such as emails and phone calls, of foreign targets located outside of the United States.

The Act also includes provisions for the oversight and review of the surveillance activities conducted under FISA. It requires the government to submit regular reports to Congress on the implementation of the surveillance programs and provides for the appointment of a Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to ensure that the rights of American citizens are protected. Additionally, the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017 includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the surveillance process. It requires the government to disclose more information about the number of surveillance orders issued and the number of individuals targeted by these orders. Overall, the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017 aims to balance the need for national security with the protection of civil liberties. It provides the government with the tools necessary to conduct surveillance on foreign targets while also ensuring that these activities are conducted in a lawful and transparent manner.