United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 289 — FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011

Last action — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 7.

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Summary

FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 - Amends the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 to extend through December 31, 2013, a provision granting roving electronic surveillance authority. Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to extend until December 31, 2013, a provision revising the definition of an "agent of a foreign power" to include any non-U.S. person who engages in international terrorism or preparatory activities ("lone wolf" provision). Amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend through December 31, 2013, certain additional procedures concerning the electronic surveillance of certain persons outside the United States for foreign intelligence information purposes.

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Action History

  1. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 7.

  2. Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S549-550)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 289 do?
FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 - Amends the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 to extend through December 31, 2013, a provision granting roving electronic surveillance authority. Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to extend until December 31, 2013, a provision revising the definition of an "agent of a foreign power" to include any non-U.S. person who engages in international terrorism or preparatory activities ("lone wolf" provision). Amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend through December 31, 2013, certain additional procedures concerning the electronic surveillance of certain persons outside the United States for foreign intelligence information purposes.
Who sponsors S 289?
S 289 is sponsored by Dianne Feinstein (D).
What is the current status of S 289?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 289?
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