HR 7489 · 95th Congress · Counterintelligence

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Amendments

Introduced 1977-05-26· 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.(1977-05-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Amendments - Repeals provisions stipulating that nothing in certain sections of the United States Code relating to interception of communications shall be construed to limit the power of the President to take measures to protect national security. Directs that applications for authorizations to intercept communications in connection with specified national security crimes be made to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Authorizes interception of communications with respect to violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 and the Export Administration Act of 1969. Sets at 90 days the period for which interception of communications for national Security purposes may be conducted. Authorizes, with respect to such interceptions, waiver of notice to persons surveilled. Excepts national security wiretaps from provisions allowing persons intercepting communications pursuant to a court order to disclose the contents of such communication and of derivative evidence while under oath.…

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Cosponsors (13)

13 Democrats