F.A.I.R. Surveillance Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 7, 2017)
Fourth Amendment Integrity Restoration in Surveillance Act of 2017 or the F.A.I.R. Surveillance Act of 2017
This bill specifies that an agreement between a federal and state or local law enforcement agency regarding the acquisition or use of a cell simulator device must require such state or local law enforcement agency to use the device in compliance with the federal agency's guidance and policies.
The term "cell simulator device" means a device that: (1) simulates a cell tower to provide an electronic communication service, or (2) functions as a cell tower to locate cellular devices or identify their unique identifiers.
What just happenedMar 9, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 7, 2017
- Mar 9, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Feb 7, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 7, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 7, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House