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H.R. 5825 (109th)

Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act

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Introduced

18 July 2006

Last action

13 November 2006 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Schwarz, John J.H. "Joe" [R-MI-7], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

10 August 2026

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Summary

Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act - Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to include as an "agent of a foreign power" under such Act a person who possesses or is reasonably expected to transmit or receive foreign intelligence information while in the United States. Authorizes the use of electronic surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes, including against agents of a foreign power. Authorizes the Attorney General (AG) to require any person with access to electronic communications or equipment to provide information, facilities, or technical assistance: (1) necessary to accomplish authorized electronic surveillance; or (2) to an official designated by the President for up to one year, if the AG certifies that the provision of such information, facilities, or assistance does not constitute electronic surveillance. Allows the AG to authorize the emergency employment of electronic surveillance if the AG determines that an emergency situation exists to obtain foreign intelligence information before an order authorizing such surveillance can be obtained. Authorizes electronic surveillance or physical searches for up to 60 days following an armed attack against the United States. Allows the President to authorize electronic surveillance to acquire foreign intelligence information without a court order for up to 45 days following a terrorist attack against the United States, following certification to the congressional intelligence committees. Requires recertification for each subsequent 45-day period. Permits electronic surveillance of more than 90 days without an order only upon making a specified certification.

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Timeline

  1. 18 July 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 July 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 July 2006

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 July 2006

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 September 2006

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 September 2006

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 September 2006

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 20 September 2006

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

    Source: Committee

  9. 20 September 2006

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 25 September 2006

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 25 September 2006

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent). H. Rept. 109-680, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 25 September 2006

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent). H. Rept. 109-680, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 28 September 2006

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5825.

    Source: Floor

  14. 28 September 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 28 September 2006

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 191 (Roll No. 502). (text: CR H7853-7857)

    Source: Floor

  16. 28 September 2006

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 191 (Roll No. 502).(text: CR H7853-7857)

    Source: Floor

  17. 28 September 2006

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 221 (Roll no. 501).

    Source: Floor

  18. 28 September 2006

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7875)

    Source: Floor

  19. 28 September 2006

    Floor

    Mr. Schiff moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H7872-7875; text: CR H7872-7873)

    Source: Floor

  20. 28 September 2006

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7872)

    Source: Floor

  21. 28 September 2006

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5825 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.

    Source: Floor

  22. 28 September 2006

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1052. (consideration: CR H7853-7876)

    Source: Floor

  23. 28 September 2006

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 1052 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  24. 28 September 2006

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1052 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5825 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.

    Source: Floor

  25. 29 September 2006

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  26. 13 November 2006

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

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