To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
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Overview
This bill amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authority of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. Specifically, it delays the expiration date of this authority, imposes stricter requirements on the FBI’s use of acquired communications, and strengthens penalties for unauthorized disclosure of classified information related to intelligence surveillance. The bill also includes provisions regarding congressional access to FISA court proceedings and addresses the potential issuance of a central bank digital currency.
Key provisions
- Extends the expiration date of Title VII of the FISA Amendments Act from June 12, 2026, to June 12, 2029.
- Requires the FBI to obtain a warrant or other legal basis before ingesting unminimized communications acquired under Section 702, unless the target is relevant to an existing investigation.
- Prohibits intentional targeting of United States persons for acquisition under Section 702 without a warrant or other appropriate order.
- Increases criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure or retention of classified information related to intelligence surveillance.
- Requires the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to conduct periodic reviews of the implementation of minimization and querying procedures.
- Revokes the Attorney General’s procedures for Member access to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and Court of Review.
- Mandates a Government Accountability Office audit of targeting procedures under Section 702.
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