House Bill 8178
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 2, 2026
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This Act aims to enhance oversight and transparency in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) by establishing a FISA Oversight Office within the Department of Justice, which will evaluate FISA applications and challenge those not meeting the probable cause standard. The bill also requires the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to appoint an amicus curiae to assist in the consideration of each application for an order or review. Additionally, it mandates the Attorney General and Director to submit a report to Congress detailing the FISA Oversight Office's actions. These changes are intended to ensure better safeguards against unauthorized surveillance of American citizens.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
8178
Congress
119
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
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April 2, 2026
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04/02/2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
04/02/2026
Introduced in House
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