HR 3138 · 110th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to update the definition of electronic surveillance.

Introduced 2007-07-24· Sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1]· House

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2007-08-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to redefine "electronic surveillance" as: (1) the installation or use of an electronic, mechanical, or other surveillance device for acquiring information by intentionally directing surveillance at a particular person believed to be in the United States when that person has a reasonable expectation of privacy and a warrant would be required for law enforcement purposes; or (2) the intentional acquisition of the contents of any communication when that person has a reasonable expectation of privacy and a warrant would be required for law enforcement purposes, if both the sender and all intended recipients are believed to be in the United States.…

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