National Security Surveillance Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Security Surveillance Act - States the finding of the Congress that no adequate controls exist to govern the conduct of electronic surveillance on grounds of national security. Makes it the purpose of this Act to establish administrative practices, procedures, and standards under which prior court authorization must be obtained for any electronic surveillance conducted on grounds of national security or on any other ground. Provides that a communication common carrier shall not install any device to intercept a wire or oral communication, or otherwise allow its resources to be used to assist in the interception of a wire or oral communication, unless the Government officer requesting such installation or assistance provides a copy of a court order authorizing the interception. Provides that no communication common carrier shall assist any interception beyond the date authorized in the court order, except upon receipt of a court order extending the time period. Provides that the Attorney General, or any Assistant Attorney General specially designated by the Attorney General, may authorize an application to a Federal judge of competent jurisdiction for, and such judge may gr…