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BillHR 8470 · 119

Surveillance Accountability Act

Introduced
Apr 23, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 23, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires government agencies to report and justify their use of surveillance tools, making their monitoring activities more transparent. Funds are allocated to support this increased accountability.

Sponsored By

Thomas Massie
Republican · Kentucky · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 23, 2026
  3. Apr 23, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects government agencies, such as the FBI and NSA, by increasing their transparency and oversight, and it also impacts citizens by potentially reducing unwarranted surveillance. Law enforcement agencies and individuals subject to surveillance will be most directly affected by the new reporting and justification requirements.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeJudiciary Committee
IntroducedApr 23, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 23, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.