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- H.R.3138
H.R.3138: To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to update the definition of electronic surveillance.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced July 24, 2007
- Latest Major Action Aug. 10, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
72 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to redefine "electronic surveillance" as: (1) the installation or use of an electronic, mechanical, or other surveillance device for acquiring information by intentionally directing surveillance at a particular person believed to be in the United States when that person has a reasonable expectation of privacy and a warrant would be required for law enforcement purposes; or (2) the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Intelligence
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| July 24, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Heather A. Wilson (R-N.M.) |