Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-03-16T15:21:40Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3918 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 S 3918

This bill, designated as S. 3918 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to mandate the eventual notification of targets regarding criminal surveillance orders, revamp the application of non-disclosure orders to providers, prohibit the indefinite sealing of criminal surveillance orders, and address other related matters. Introduced on February 25, 2026, the bill focuses on enhancing transparency and oversight in the context of criminal surveillance activities.

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Current Status of Bill S 3918

Bill S 3918 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2026. Bill S 3918 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 25, 2026. Bill S 3918's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 25, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3918

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3918

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3918

A bill 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.