HR 141 · 94th Congress · Right of privacy

Surveillance Practices and Procedures Act

Introduced 1975-01-14· Sponsored by Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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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 the Judiciary.(1975-01-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Surveillance Practices and Procedures Act - Defines the term "foreign agent" for purposes of permissible wire interceptions and interceptions of communications as meaning a person who is engaged in activities which, in the opinion of the Attorney General, are intended to serve the interests of a foreign principal and undermine the security or national defense of the United States. Defines the term "foreign principal" for purposes of this Act. Requires that in January, April, July, and October of each year, the Attorney General shall report to the Committees of the Judiciary and on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committees on the Judiciary and on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives specified information with respect to interceptions of wire or oral communications made during the preceding 3 months pursuant to applications made, and orders and extensions granted or denied, for legal wire interceptions. Directs the President, the Attorney General, and all departments and agencies of the United States to supply to any committee named in this Act, upon request of such committee, any information regarding any interception of wire or oral communications covered by thi…

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