HR 1597 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend certain Federal law relating to the interception of wire and oral communications.

Introduced 1973-01-09· Sponsored by Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.(1973-01-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that, notwithstanding any other law or provision of law, whoever, acting under color of law, intercepts or discloses any wire or oral communication, with respect to which a judge or justice of the United States or a Senator or Member of Congress is a party, without the written authorization of the President (specifically authorizing the particular interception or disclosure) shall be fined not more than $20,000, or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 2511(4))…

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