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H.R. 117
Fourth Amendment Restoration Act
Introduced Jan 3, 2025Latest action Jan 3, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
Plain-English summary
Fourth Amendment Restoration Act This bill repeals the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (which authorizes various types of searches and surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes) and limits surveillance of U. S. citizens. The bill requires that an officer of the U.
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Armed Forces and National SecurityCriminal procedure and sentencingEvidence and witnessesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationLaw enforcement officersRight of privacyTelephone and wireless communicationJurisdiction and venue
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