Contact Congress about H.R. 6570: Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act
The government would face tighter limits when searching foreign surveillance data for Americans' information. Agencies also could not buy some sensitive phone, internet, or location records to avoid court rules. Section 702 would stay in place through 2026.
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Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Americans and people in the United States whose communications, location data, web history, or other sensitive records could be searched or used by the government. It also directly affects the FBI, intelligence agencies, the Justice Department, surveillance court judges, outside court experts, Congress, data brokers, and companies that store or carry communications.
Why this matters: This bill matters because foreign surveillance can sweep in Americans' information, even when the target is someone overseas. The bill would make the government justify more searches and keep better records. It could also stop agencies from buying sensitive data when a court order would normally be needed. The tradeoff is speed and flexibility. Some investigations could take more steps, especially in urgent cyber or terrorism cases.
Key provisions in H.R. 6570
- Only a small group of FBI staff could run Section 702 searches involving U.S. persons. The limit would apply in each field office and at FBI headquarters.
- The government generally could not run warrantless Section 702 searches to find Americans' communications or information about people in the United States. Exceptions would cover court-approved surveillance, consent, defined emergencies, and some defensive cybersecurity uses.
- Each U.S.-person-related search would need an electronic record. The record must show the search terms, dates, responsible officer, and reason for the search.
- Emergency or exception-based search results would have limited use as evidence. They could be used only in proceedings tied to the threat that justified the search.
- The government could use Section 702 information about U.S. persons in legal or agency cases only in limited situations. The Attorney General must approve it, and the case must involve serious national security or related offenses.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 6570
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Questions people ask about H.R. 6570
- What is H.R. 6570?
- The government would face tighter limits when searching foreign surveillance data for Americans' information. Agencies also could not buy some sensitive phone, internet, or location records to avoid court rules. Section 702 would stay in place through 2026.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 6570?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 6570?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 6570 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
