Surveillance Practices and Procedures Act

Summary

Surveillance Practices and Procedures Act - Expresses the findings and declarations of Congress, including that Congress should establish practices and procedures to be followed by the Government when engaging in surveillance activities so as to reconcile the Government's interest in executing its investigative, law enforcement, and other functions with the Congressional and public interests in protecting the integrity of the individual's right to privacy and other constitutional rights and liberties. Defines the term "foreign agent". Requires authorization for interception of wire or oral communications in national security cases. Sets forth the procedure for interception of such communications relating to national security by requiring applications for an order authorizing or approving the interception of a wire or oral communication to be made in writing upon oath or affirmation to a judge of competent jurisdiction. Specifies the content required in any such application.

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Timeline

1. 28 March 1974

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 March 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 March 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 March 1974

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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