H.R. 6172 - 116th Congress (2019-2020) - USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020

This bill reauthorizes through December 1, 2023, provisions related to intelligence gathering under the Foreign Intelligence and Surveillance Act (FISA) and amends FISA-related provisions.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation may not seek certain FISA-authorized orders to obtain (1) call detail records on an ongoing basis, (2) a tangible thing where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy and a warrant would typically be required, or (3) cellular or GPS location information.

In applications for certain FISA-authorized orders to obtain information or conduct surveillance, the applicant must certify that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has received any information that might raise doubts about the application. The bill imposes additional requirements on FISA-authorized orders targeting a (1) U.S. person, or (2) federal elected official or candidate.

The bill increases criminal penalties for violations related to electronic surveillance conducted under color of law or false statements made to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA court).

The bill broadens the criteria for when a FISA court decision shall be declassified and requires the declassification review and release of such opinions within 180 days of an opinion being issued.

The bill broadens the FISA court's authority to appoint an amicus curiae (an outside party that assists in consideration of a case) and expands such amici's powers, such as the power to ask the court to review a decision.

Each agency that submits applications to the FISA court shall appoint an officer responsible for compliance with FISA requirements.

Text (4)

Engrossed Amendment Senate

May 14, 2020

Placed on Calendar Senate

March 12, 2020

Engrossed in House

March 11, 2020

Introduced in House

March 10, 2020

Amendments (5)

May 14, 2020

Not Agreed to in Senate

Sponsorship

Senate Amendment 1586

To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the use of authorities under such Act to surveil United States persons and to prohibit the use of information acquired under such Act in any criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding or as part of any criminal, civil, or administrative investigation, and for other purposes.

Active

May 13, 2020

Agreed to in Senate

Sponsorship

Senate Amendment 1584

To improve the amicus provisions and require the disclosure of relevant information.

Agreed To

May 13, 2020

Not Agreed to in Senate

Sponsorship

Senate Amendment 1583

To remove internet website browsing information and search history from scope of authority to access certain business records for foreign intelligence and international terrorism investigations.

Active

Mar 11, 2020

Not Agreed to in House

Sponsorship

House Amendment 814

An amendment to change the title to read "A bill to be known as the Federal Initiative to Spy on Americans (FISA) Act".

Active

Mar 11, 2020

Agreed to in House

Sponsorship

House Amendment 813

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 891, the amendment printed in House Report 116-415 is adopted.

Agreed To

Actions (28)

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06/01/2020

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.

05/28/2020

The Speaker appointed conferees: Nadler, Schiff, Lofgren, Jordan, and Nunes.

05/28/2020

On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 284 - 122 (Roll no. 115).

05/28/2020

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to disagree to the Senate amendments and request a conference on H.R. 6172.

05/28/2020

Mr. Nadler moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H2340-2346; text: CR H2340-2342)

05/14/2020

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

05/14/2020

Passed Senate, under the order of 5/12/20, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 16. Record Vote Number: 92.

05/14/2020

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 5/12/20, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 16. Record Vote Number: 92.

05/14/2020

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2432-2441)

05/13/2020

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2388, S2396-2400, S2409-2412, S2414)

03/16/2020

Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S1753)

03/16/2020

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1748)

03/12/2020

Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1735)

03/12/2020

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1735)

03/12/2020

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.

03/11/2020

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

03/11/2020

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

03/11/2020

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 136 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR H1622-1627)

03/11/2020

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 136 (Roll no. 98).

03/11/2020

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

03/11/2020

DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6172.

03/11/2020

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6172.

03/11/2020

Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.

03/11/2020

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H1622-1637)

03/11/2020

Rule H. Res. 891 passed House.

03/10/2020

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.

03/10/2020

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and Reform, and Homeland Security, 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.

03/10/2020

Introduced in House

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