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Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act of 2026

4/2/2026, 10:22 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7816

This bill, designated as H.R. 7816 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to introduce reforms. Additionally, it seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to restrict law enforcement and intelligence agencies from acquiring specific commercially available information. The bill includes provisions for other purposes as well.

Current Status of Bill HR 7816

Bill HR 7816 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2026. Bill HR 7816 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2026.  Bill HR 7816's most recent activity was 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. as of March 5, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7816

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
11
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7816

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7816

To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to implement reforms, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining certain commercially available information, and for other purposes.
To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to implement reforms, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining certain commercially available information, and for other purposes.

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