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H.R. 2486 (93rd)

Freedom From Surveillance Act

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Introduced

18 January 1973

Last action

18 January 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9]

Subjects

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Source updated

3 September 2025

Summary

Freedom From Surveillance Act - Makes it unlawful for the Armed Forces to collect, distribute, and store information about civilian political activity and the activity of social or religious groups. Prescribes criminal and civil penalties for any violation of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 18 January 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 January 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 January 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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