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- H.R.1800
H.R.1800: National Security Letters Reform Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced March 30, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (27 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Security Letters Reform Act of 2009 - Prohibits a national security letter (letter) (a request for information sought by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a criminal investigation) from being issued unless the issuing official certifies specific facts providing reason to believe that the information or records sought pertain to a foreign power or agent thereof. Prohibits a letter from being issued in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 Financial Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| March 30, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) |