Federal agents would face new limits before using many private digital records about people in the United States. The bill also limits data-broker purchases and car data access. It keeps FISA Section 702 alive until April 20, 2030.
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Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: 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.
Latest action on H.R. 7901: 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.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people in the United States whose digital records may appear in government systems or commercial datasets. It also affects federal investigators, intelligence agencies, companies that receive FISA orders, data brokers, courts, and state or local law enforcement that share or obtain similar data. The biggest practical change is that federal officials would face more steps before using sensitive private data.
Why this matters: This bill matters because private digital records can show where people go, who they contact, what they search, and what they read online. The bill would make it harder for federal officials to use that data without a warrant or court approval. It could strengthen privacy and public trust. It could also slow some national security or criminal investigations. The final effect would depend on how agencies build the new systems and how courts read the new rules.
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Officially: Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026
Federal agents would face new limits before using many private digital records about people in the United States. The bill also limits data-broker purchases and car data access. It keeps FISA Section 702 alive until April 20, 2030.
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
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Latest: 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. (3/12/2026)
House Floor Vote
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Passed House
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Senate Review
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Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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