HR 7738
Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:10 AM
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Bill overview
The Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026 aims to increase oversight and transparency surrounding government surveillance activities. It requires the eventual notification of individuals targeted by criminal surveillance orders, reforms the use of non-disclosure orders by service providers, and prohibits indefinite sealing of these orders. The bill also mandates that court records related to surveillance be made publicly available and establishes procedures for challenging surveillance orders and redactions. Finally, it requires law enforcement to provide a court with an inventory of data obtained during surveillance.
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