Unmasking of Americans Act of 2022

Bill 117 HR 7057, also known as the Unmasking of Americans Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address concerns regarding the unmasking of American citizens in intelligence reports.

The bill aims to establish stricter guidelines and procedures for the unmasking of American citizens in intelligence reports. It requires that any request to unmask an American citizen must be made in writing and must include a justification for the unmasking. Additionally, the bill requires that any unmasking requests must be approved by a high-ranking official within the intelligence community.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability in the unmasking process. It requires that an annual report be submitted to Congress detailing the number of unmasking requests made, the justifications for those requests, and the outcomes of those requests. Overall, the Unmasking of Americans Act of 2022 seeks to protect the privacy and civil liberties of American citizens while ensuring that necessary intelligence activities can still be conducted effectively. It aims to strike a balance between national security interests and individual rights.