HR 8470
Surveillance Accountability Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:14 AM
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Bill overview
The Surveillance Accountability Act aims to strengthen Fourth Amendment protections by requiring warrants based on probable cause for most government searches, including those conducted through third-party data. It establishes a right for individuals to sue if their Fourth Amendment rights are violated and clarifies that consent to data collection doesn't waive the warrant requirement unless it’s explicitly and knowingly given. The bill also defines ‘search’ broadly to encompass various forms of government surveillance and data collection.
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