A bill to exclude United States persons from the definition of "foreign power" under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 relating to international terrorism.
Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 with respect to the President's authority, for purposes of acquiring foreign intelligence information for periods of up to one year, to authorize the electronic surveillance without a court order of communications between and among foreign powers. Extends the meaning of foreign power to any person, other than a U.S. person, engaged in international terrorism or activities in preparation for them.
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Jan 9, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S157)