H.R. 5949 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012
H.R. 5949 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jun 15, 2012, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 15, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 112-238
What it does
FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend until December 31, 2017: (1) the date for repeal of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (procedures concerning the electronic surveillance of certain persons outside the United States for foreign intelligence information purposes); and (2) any order, authorization, or directive issued or made under that…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 15, 2012
- Passed the HouseSep 12, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 28, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentDec 30, 2012
- Became lawDec 30, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-238. (Dec 30, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Dec 28, 2012 · Bill Passed73–23 - On Passage
House · Sep 12, 2012 · Passed301–118
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five yearsHouse · Sep 12, 2012
- In the nature of a substitute.Senate · Dec 27, 2012
- To require the Attorney General to disclose each decision, order, or opinion of a Foreign Intelligence…Senate · Dec 27, 2012
- To ensure adequate protection of the rights under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United…Senate · Dec 27, 2012
- To require a report on the impact of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 on the privacy of the people of the…Senate · Dec 28, 2012
- A bill to extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.Senate · Dec 28, 2012
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Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 514: FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011
- S. 1103: A bill to extend the term of the incumbent Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- H.R. 2944: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 3421: Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act
- H.R. 3801: Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012
- H.R. 347: Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011
- H.R. 4119: Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012
- H.R. 4223: SAFE DOSES Act
- H.R. 6189: Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act
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Committees
- Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
- Judiciary Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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