Senate Bill 1297
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A bill to make title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 permanent, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 6, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1297
Congress
115
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to make permanent title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, which is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2017. Among other things, title VII authorizes the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Justice to jointly authorize the targeting (electronic surveillance) of non-U.S. persons outside of the United States.
June 6, 2017
06/27/2017
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
06/06/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3296)
06/06/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:39 PM