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H.R. 5369 (100th)

Federal Bureau of Investigation First Amendment Protection Act of 1988

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Introduced

23 September 1988

Last action

28 September 1988 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

28 August 2025

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Summary

Federal Bureau of Investigation First Amendment Protection Act of 1989 - Prohibits the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from initiating or conducting any investigation that may involve the collection of information about the exercise by a U.S. person of first amendment rights, except as specified. Requires the Attorney General to issue guidelines for investigations covered by this Act. Sets forth standards to be followed by the FBI in the conduct of an investigation, the disposition of any records obtained, and the periodic review of open investigations. Provides a civil remedy for any person aggrieved by a violation of this Act. Waives the provisions of this Act with respect to background investigations conducted with the consent of the subject regarding: (1) nominees to judicial and executive branch positions requiring the advice and consent of the Senate; (2) employees of the Department of Justice; or (3) the granting or retention of security clearances.

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Timeline

  1. 23 September 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 September 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 September 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 September 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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