Security And Freedom Through Encryption (SAFE) Act

Summary

Security and Freedom through Encryption (SAFE) Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to permit any person within any State and any U.S. person in a foreign country to use, and any person within any State to sell in interstate commerce, any encryption, regardless of the encryption algorithm selected, encryption key length chosen, or implementation technique or median use. Provides that neither the Federal Government nor a State may require that, or condition any approval on a requirement that, a key, access to a key, key recovery information, or any other plaintext access capability be: (1) built into computer hardware or software for any purpose; (2) given to any other person, including a Federal Government agency or an entity in the private sector that may be certified or approved by the Federal Government or any State to receive it; or (3) retained by the owner or user of an encryption key or any other person, other than for encryption products for use by the Federal Government or a State. Makes exceptions with respect to investigative or law enforcement officers and members of the intelligence community. Provides that neither the Federal Government nor a State may require the use of encryption products, standards, or services (products) for: (1) confidentiality purposes, as a condition of the use of such products for authenticity or integrity purposes; or (2) authenticity or integrity purposes, as a condition of the use of such products for confidentiality purposes. Sets penalties for the unlawful use of encryption in furtherance of a criminal act. Specifies that the use of encryption shall not be the sole basis for establishing probable cause with respect to a criminal offense or a search warrant. (Sec. 3) Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to grant the Secretary of Commerce exclusive authority to control exports of all computer hardware, software, computing devices, customer premises equipment, communications network equipment, and technology for information security (including encryption), except that which is specifically designed or modified for military use. Provides that after a one time, 50-day technical review by the Secretary, no export license may be required (with exceptions) for or in the export of specified computer hardware, software, computing devices, telecommunication devices, technical assistance and data, and encryption hardware, software, or computing devices. Authorizes the Secretary, after a one time, 15-day technical review, to authorize the export or reexport of computer hardware, software, or computing devices with encryption capabilities for nonmilitary and end uses in any country: (1) to which exports of computer hardware, software, or computing devices of comparable strength are permitted for use by financial institutions not controlled in fact by United States persons, unless there is substantial evidence that such computer equipment will be diverted to a military end-use or an end-use supporting international terrorism, modified for military or terrorist end-use, or reexported without authorization by the United States; or (2) if the Secretary determines that a computer hardware, software, or computing device offering comparable security is commercially available outside the United States from a foreign supplier, without effective restrictions. Directs that any encryption product not requiring an export license as of this Act's enactment date, as a result of administrative decision or rulemaking, shall not require an export license on or after such date. (Sec. 4) Directs: (1) the Attorney General to compile, and maintain in classified form, data on the instances in which encryption has interfered with, impeded, or obstructed the ability of the Department of Justice to enforce U.S. criminal laws; and (2) that such information be made available, upon request, to any Member of Congress.

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Timeline

1. 25 February 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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

2. 25 February 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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

3. 25 February 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 25 February 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 1 March 1999

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E297)

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 3 March 1999

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.

   Source: Committee

7. 4 March 1999

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 11 March 1999

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

9. 11 March 1999

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 23 March 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

    Source: Committee

11. 24 March 1999

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

12. 24 March 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

13. 27 April 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-117, Part I.

    Source: Committee

14. 27 April 1999

    Introduced

    Referred jointly and sequentially to the House Committee on Armed Services for a period ending not later than July 2, 1999 for consideration of such provisions of the bill as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(c), rule X.

    Source: IntroReferral

15. 27 April 1999

    Introduced

    House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 2, 1999.

    Source: IntroReferral

16. 27 April 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-117, Part I.

    Source: Committee

17. 5 May 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

18. 19 May 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

19. 25 May 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

20. 1 June 1999

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

21. 16 June 1999

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

22. 16 June 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

23. 23 June 1999

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

24. 23 June 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

25. 1 July 1999

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

26. 2 July 1999

    Introduced

    House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 16, 1999.

    Source: IntroReferral

27. 2 July 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-117, Part II.

    Source: Committee

28. 2 July 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-117, Part II.

    Source: Committee

29. 12 July 1999

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

30. 13 July 1999

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 5.

    Source: Committee

31. 13 July 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade Discharged.

    Source: Committee

32. 13 July 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

33. 16 July 1999

    Introduced

    House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 19, 1999.

    Source: IntroReferral

34. 19 July 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 106-117, Part III.

    Source: Committee

35. 19 July 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 106-117, Part III.

    Source: Committee

36. 21 July 1999

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 6.

    Source: Committee

37. 23 July 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 149.

    Source: Calendars

38. 23 July 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 106-117, Part IV.

    Source: Committee

39. 23 July 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 106-117, Part IV.

    Source: Committee

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