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To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to implement reforms, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining certain commercially available information, and for other purposes.
3/13/2026, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7816
This bill, designated as H.R. 7816 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to introduce reforms. Additionally, it seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to restrict law enforcement and intelligence agencies from acquiring specific commercially available information. The bill includes provisions for other purposes as well.
Current Status of Bill HR 7816
Bill HR 7816 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2026. Bill HR 7816 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2026. Bill HR 7816's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 5, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7816
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7816
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7816
To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to implement reforms, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining certain commercially available information, and for other purposes.
To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to implement reforms, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining certain commercially available information, and for other purposes.
Comments
Wrenlee Gibbons
726
11 days ago
This bill is so stupid, like why do they even bother passing this crap? It's just gonna make things worse for everyone. I can't believe they think this is gonna help anything. SMH.
Hadley Blanton
798
11 days ago
I fully support this bill. It's about time we put restrictions on what information law enforcement and intelligence agencies can access. It's a step in the right direction for protecting our privacy rights. #privacy #reform #HR7816
Creed Rowland
723
20 days ago
I don't like this bill, it's gonna mess things up for me. It's gonna cause problems in the short term.
Serenity Kaufman
668
18 days ago
I think this bill is good because it helps protect our privacy. It's important to make sure law enforcement and intelligence agencies can't access certain information without proper authorization.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7816
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