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S. 139 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017

S. 139 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 12, 2017, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch with 12 co-sponsors. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jan 12, 2017
Co-sponsors
12
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Public law
Public Law 115-118

What it does

FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017 TITLE I--ENHANCEMENTS TO FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION AND SAFEGUARDS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND OVERSIGHT (Sec. 101) This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to adopt querying procedures consistent with the requirements of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution for information collected pursuant to an authorization under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) provis…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 7 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 12, 2017
  • Passed the SenateMay 16, 2017
  • Passed the HouseJan 11, 2018
  • Sent to the PresidentJan 19, 2018
  • Became lawJan 19, 2018

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-118. (Jan 19, 2018)

How Congress voted

  • On the Motion
    Senate · Jan 18, 2018 · Motion Agreed to
    65–34
  • On the Cloture Motion
    Senate · Jan 16, 2018 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
    60–38
  • On the Motion to Proceed
    Senate · Jan 11, 2018 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
    68–27
  • On Passage
    House · Jan 11, 2018 · Passed
    256–164
  • On Motion to Commit with Instructions
    House · Jan 11, 2018 · Failed
    189–227

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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