HR 4854 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require a specific judicial order for entry of premises to intercept a wire or oral communication under chapter 119 of such title.

Introduced 1979-07-18· Sponsored by Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-20]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-07-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the procedure for interception of wire or oral communications to require a separate judicial order for the entry of premises for such purpose, if a search warrant would be required for such an entry for a purpose other than an interception. Requires an application for such an order to contain a description of the premises to be entered and a statement of the reasons for the entry.…

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Cosponsors (18)

18 Democrats