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Fourth Amendment Restoration and Protection Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3372

The Fourth Amendment Restoration and Protection Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3372, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to strengthen and uphold the protections guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution, which safeguards against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

If passed, this bill would require law enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant before conducting searches or seizures, except in certain emergency situations. It would also prohibit the use of evidence obtained through illegal searches in criminal proceedings.

Additionally, the Fourth Amendment Restoration and Protection Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices by requiring agencies to report on the number and nature of searches conducted without a warrant. This information would be made available to the public in order to ensure oversight and prevent abuse of power. Overall, this bill seeks to reaffirm the importance of protecting individual privacy rights and limiting government intrusion in the lives of American citizens. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to uphold the principles of the Fourth Amendment, while opponents raise concerns about potential limitations on law enforcement capabilities.

Current Status of Bill S 3372

Bill S 3372 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 30, 2023. Bill S 3372 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 30, 2023.  Bill S 3372's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of November 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3372

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3372

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3372

Fourth Amendment Restoration and Protection Act
Fourth Amendment Restoration and Protection Act
A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the use of authorities under such Act to surveil United States persons and to prohibit the use of information acquired under such Act in any criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding or as part of any criminal, civil, or administrative investigation.

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