United StatesProhibits reverse targeting and limits warrantless domestic Section 702 collection
The bill changes when intelligence programs can collect communications tied to people in the United States, affecting privacy and security tradeoffs.
What it does
Defines "covered person" to include U.S. persons and persons known or believed to be located in the United States.
Prohibits "reverse targeting": agencies may not target people abroad if a significant purpose is to collect information about particular covered persons, with exceptions for emergencies and consent.
Requires warrants or FISA court orders for acquiring content, location, web browsing, or search history of covered persons, subject to emergency-authorizations and minimization rules.
Replaces phrasing so agencies must treat location/identity as "known or believed" at the time of acquisition or communication in multiple subsections.
Extends the scheduled repeal/sunset date for Title VII (the Section 702 framework) by three months, from June 12, 2026 to September 18, 2026.
Argument forStrengthens privacy by closing a perceived "reverse targeting" loophole so U.S. persons and those in the U.S. are generally protected from indirect collection without a warrant.
Argument againstMay reduce intelligence agencies' ability to quickly surveil foreign targets when collection risks capturing information about U.S. persons, potentially hampering counterterrorism and counterintelligence operations.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 10Introduced in SenateLatest
- Jun 10Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.Introduced
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