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S. 2820 (93rd)

Surveillance Practices and Procedures Act

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Introduced

17 December 1973

Last action

17 December 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI], Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN], Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Fulbright, James [D-AR], Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD], Sen. Haskell, Floyd K. [D-CO]

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10 August 2026

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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". Provides that no officer or employee of the United States shall engage in the exercise of any powers by means involving the interception of wire or oral communications unless such officer or employee is first specifically authorized in writing, by the President. 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. 17 December 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 December 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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