Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026
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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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