Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-03-16T15:21:30Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7738 Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/16/2026, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7738

The bill titled "To amend title 18, United States Code, to require that notice of criminal surveillance orders be eventually provided to targets, to reform the use of non-disclosure orders to providers, to prohibit indefinite sealing of criminal surveillance orders, and for other purposes," identified as H.R. 7738 in the 119th Congress, introduced on February 26, 2026, aims to mandate the eventual notification of targets regarding criminal surveillance orders, overhaul the use of non-disclosure orders for providers, prohibit the indefinite sealing of such surveillance orders, and address additional related objectives.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7738

Bill HR 7738 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2026. Bill HR 7738 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2026. Bill HR 7738's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 26, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7738

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7738

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require that notice of criminal surveillance orders be eventually provided to targets, to reform the use of non-disclosure orders to providers, to prohibit indefinite sealing of criminal surveillance orders, and for other purposes.