United States of America: Introduced Bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (S 3351)

On 28 November 2023, the Bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (S 3351) was introduced in the Senate. This Bill specifically seeks to extend the validity of Section 702 until 2035. The Bill aims to establish measures to prevent Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searches aimed solely at uncovering criminal evidence and requires the FBI to adhere to stricter compliance measures, including providing annual reports to Congress. Additionally, The Bill would require the appointment of compliance officers in agencies that interact with the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, enhancing oversight in this secretive area of intelligence operations.