S 1709 · 108th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

SAFE Act

Introduced 2003-10-02· Sponsored by Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3903-3905)(2004-04-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Security and Freedom Ensured Act of 2003 (SAFE Act) - Amends the USA PATRIOT Act to modify provisions regarding roving wiretaps under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to require that: (1) an order approving an electronic surveillance specify either the identity of the target or the place to be wiretapped; and (2) surveillance be conducted only when the suspect is present at the place to be wiretapped. Revises provisions governing search warrants authorized under the USA PATRIOT ACT to: (1) limit the authority to delay notice of the issuance of such a search warrant to circumstances where providing immediate notice of the warrant will endanger the life or physical safety of an individual, result in flight from prosecution, or result in the destruction of or tampering with the evidence sought under the warrant; and (2) require such delayed notification to be issued not later than seven days (currently, within a "reasonable period") after execution, with extensions by the court for additional periods of up to seven days each time that the court finds reasonable cause to believe that notice of the execution of the warrant would have such consequences. Requires t…

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Cosponsors (19)

14 Democrats4 Republicans1 Independent