HB6577: Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to require the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to appoint amicus curiae assist such court in the consideration of each application for an order or review under title I of that Act.
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This bill would change how the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) works by requiring it to appoint amicus curiae—outside legal experts who argue different viewpoints—to help review applications for surveillance orders. The FISC is a special court that approves wiretaps and other surveillance methods used by U.S. intelligence agencies against foreign powers and their agents. Currently, the court mostly hears arguments from government lawyers seeking approval for surveillance. The bill would add independent voices to those hearings. The bill is in its early stage after being introduced in Congress.
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HB6577: Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act