H.R. 5371 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Lawful Intelligence and Surveillance of Terrorists in an Emergency by NSA Act
H.R. 5371 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 11, 2006, sponsored by Jane Harman with 64 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
- May 11, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 64
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Lawful Intelligence and Surveillance of Terrorists in an Emergency by NSA Act or LISTEN Act - States that specified provisions of federal criminal law concerning wire and electronic communications and their interception and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) shall be the exclusive means by which domestic electronic surveillance may be conducted.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jane Harman (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 64 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 11, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: 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 considerati (May 11, 2006)
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Committees
- Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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