HR 6172 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
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House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.(2020-06-01)
Recorded Votes
PassedSenate · 2020-05-14
Roll #92 ↗Yea 80Nay 16
PassedSenate · 2020-05-14
Roll #92 ↗Yea 80Nay 16
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USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020 This bill reauthorizes through December 1, 2023, provisions related to intelligence gathering under the Foreign Intelligence and Surveillance Act (FISA) and amends FISA-related provisions. The Federal Bureau of Investigation may not seek certain FISA-authorized orders to obtain (1) call detail records on an ongoing basis, (2) a tangible thing where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy and a warrant would typically be required, or (3) cellular or GPS location information. In applications for certain FISA-authorized orders to obtain information or conduct surveillance, the applicant must certify that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has received any information that might raise doubts about the application. The bill imposes additional requirements on FISA-authorized orders targeting a (1) U.S. person, or (2) federal elected official or candidate. The bill increases criminal penalties for violations related to electronic surveillance conducted under color of law or false statements made to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA court). The bill broadens the criteria for when a FISA court decision shall be declassified and r…
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