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.

2026-04-02

This bill would restrict government agencies' ability to conduct surveillance on Americans without proper legal authorization, likely by requiring warrants or court approval before monitoring communications or activities. The legislation aims to protect citizens' privacy rights by limiting what federal agencies like the FBI and NSA can do when investigating potential threats or crimes. The bill has been sent to two congressional committees for review and debate before any vote can take place.