HR 5154
114th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication
F.A.I.R. Surveillance Act of 2016
Introduced: April 29, 2016
Introduced by:
Jeffries, Hakeem S.
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 18, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Apr 29, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 29, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Fourth Amendment Integrity Restoration in Surveillance Act of 2016 or the F.A.I.R. Surveillance Act of 2016
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's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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