HR. 117In Committee
Fourth Amendment Restoration Act
Repeals the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, requires warrants for specified surveillance of U.S. citizens, and restricts use of unlawfully obtained intelligence information against them
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Repeals the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, requires warrants for specified surveillance of U.S. citizens, and restricts use of unlawfully obtained intelligence information against them
Key points
- Require warrants for citizen surveillance
- Prohibit use of unlawfully obtained intelligence
- Authorize criminal penalties for violations
- Repeal Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-03 — 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingEvidence and witnessesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationJurisdiction and venueLaw enforcement officers