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House Bill 8470
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Surveillance Accountability Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 23, 2026
Overview
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The bill, if enacted, would require a warrant issued by a magistrate based on probable cause for searches and access to third-party data, with specific exemptions. It limits warrantless access to personal data and biometric identifiers obtained through surveillance technology. The bill also outlines the definition of searches and allows citizens to seek legal redress for violations of their Fourth Amendment rights, with the possibility of attorney's fees. The term "Federal employee" is defined, and a rule of construction is included. If any provision is held unconstitutional, the remainder of the Act would not be affected.

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Introduced
Apr 23, 2026
Latest Action
Apr 23, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
8470
Congress
119
Policy Area
Unavailable
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Kentucky
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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Text (1)
April 23, 2026
Actions (2)
04/23/2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/23/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.8470 119 Surveillance Accountability Act
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Apr 24, 2026 8:23:25 AM