HR7738Referred to Committee

Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-26
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Ted Lieu
Ted Lieu
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.8% (638 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-02-26

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would require federal law enforcement agencies to publicly report how often they conduct surveillance activities like wiretaps, searches, and data collection, along with details about what types of crimes they're investigating. The transparency requirements would let Congress, courts, and the public better understand the scope of government surveillance and potentially identify any patterns of overreach. The measure affects federal agencies like the FBI and DEA, as well as people concerned about privacy rights and government accountability.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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