H.R.8178

Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act

Introduced·4/2/26

Establishes the FISA Oversight Office to evaluate surveillance applications and requires Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Courts to appoint an.

The Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act creates the FISA Oversight Office within the Department of Justice. This office evaluates applications for surveillance orders under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. If the Office determines that the probable cause standard may not be met, it can petition to be joined as a party or file a motion with the court. The Office must report annually to Congress on its activities.

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History

Apr 2

House

Introduced in House

Apr 2

House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.