Surveillance Accountability Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-30T20:32:52Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8470 Surveillance Accountability Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/30/2026, 8:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8470

The "Surveillance Accountability Act" (H.R. 8470) was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 23, 2026. The bill aims to enhance accountability in surveillance practices. Specific provisions, findings, or directives within the bill are not explicitly outlined in the provided context. For more detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr8470/BILLS-119hr8470ih.pdf.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8470

Bill HR 8470 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 23, 2026. Bill HR 8470 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 23, 2026. Bill HR 8470's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 23, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8470

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8470

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8470

Surveillance Accountability Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to ensure that all searches that significantly impinge on the privacy or security of a person require a warrant based on probable cause, to provide a right of action for violations of Fourth Amendment rights, and for other purposes.