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Accountability for Intelligence Surveillance Violations: Aiding, Abetting, and False Information

This proposed bill aims to increase accountability for individuals who assist in violations of intelligence surveillance laws. This means that those knowingly supporting such actions or using false information to obtain surveillance authorization could face legal consequences. The goal is to ensure greater transparency and fairness in intelligence operations, which may impact citizens' privacy protection.
Key points
Individuals who knowingly aid or abet violations of intelligence surveillance laws can be held civilly liable.
Using false information or statements to obtain intelligence surveillance authorization will have legal consequences.
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Additional Information
To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to authorize civil actions against persons who aid or abet violations under such law, and for other purposes.
Print number: HR 9369
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Process start date: 2022-11-30