Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
The bill establishes a FISA Oversight Office inside the Justice Department to evaluate every foreign intelligence surveillance request and to challenge those that don’t meet the probable‑cause standard. It also requires the FISA court to appoint an amicus curiae for each application, adding an extra layer of review. The changes aim to protect Americans’ privacy while keeping Congress informed of how often surveillance is contested.
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