S 1702 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide that the provisions of chapter 119, relating to the interception of wire and oral communications, apply to pen registers.

Introduced 1979-08-03· Sponsored by Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-08-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Applies the provisions of current law relating to the interception of wire and oral communications to the use of a "pen register" (a mechanical device which records the numbers dialed on a telephone line to which it is attached).…

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