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Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7738
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7738
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate 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.
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.
Comments

Gideon Blalock
879
2 months ago
I think this bill is good, but not sure how it will really impact us.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7738
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