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Government spy searches would face new limits, but Section 702 would continue

Officially: SAFE Act

The bill would keep Section 702 surveillance going until April 20, 2028. It would add new rules before agencies could search, use, or buy data about people in the United States.

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What this bill actually does

Section 702 and related surveillance powers would last until April 20, 2028. Without this bill, they would end earlier.
The Justice Department would audit FBI Section 702 searches every six months when they involve U.S. persons or people in the United States. Congress would get the full results without redactions.
Agencies generally could not use Section 702 searches to access U.S. person message content, or similar protected information, without a warrant. Exceptions include existing court orders, emergencies, consent, some cybersecurity uses, and court-case evidence needs.

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Senate Floor Vote

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Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371. (4/14/2026)

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House Review

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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Government spy searches would face new limits, but Section 702 would continue

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