H.R. 1526 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Security and Freedom Ensured Act of 2005 (SAFE) Act
H.R. 1526 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 6, 2005, sponsored by Butch Otter with 59 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 59
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Security and Freedom Ensured Act of 2005 (SAFE Act) - Amends the USA PATRIOT Act to modify provisions regarding roving wiretaps under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to require that: (1) an order approving an electronic surveillance specify either the identity of the target or the place to be wiretapped; and (2) surveillance be conducted only when the suspect is present at the place to be wiretapped.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Butch Otter (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 51 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (May 10, 2005)
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- H.R. 4659: To amend the USA PATRIOT ACT to extend the sunset of certain provisions of such Act.
- H.R. 3199: USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005
- H.R. 32: Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act
- H.R. 4472: Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006
- S. 3693: A bill to make technical corrections to the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice…
- S. 3880: Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
- S. 1998: Stolen Valor Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
More
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