HR 539 · 94th Congress · Right of privacy

Freedom From Surveillance Act

Introduced 1975-01-14· Sponsored by Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16]· 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] Freedom from Surveillance Act - Prohibits any civil or military officer of the United States or the militia of any State from exercising surveillance of civilians. Provides a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment for not more than two years, or both, for civil or military officers convicted of violations of this Act. Sets forth exceptions to the prohibitions of this Act and defines terms used in this Act. Authorizes any person aggrieved as a result of conduct prohibited by this Act to bring a civil action for damages irrespective of the actuality or amount of pecuniary injury suffered. Allows a person to seek injunctions to prevent violations of this Act.…

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