Security and Liberty Preservation Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Aug 2002): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
The Security and Liberty Preservation Act would establish a 17-member commission to investigate how federal law enforcement and national security agencies use investigative and surveillance technologies. This commission would examine current standards and consider whether new government entities or procedures are needed to ensure these technologies are used in a way that best protects individual dignity, liberty, and privacy. The commission's membership would include federal officials, appointed members from the Senate and House leadership, and require at least one state and one local law enforcement officer.
The commission's duties would involve a thorough investigation into the standards for using, selecting, and operating technologies like internet surveillance, data mining, and biometric tools. It would also explore the advisability of creating new government structures or processes to ensure these standards are followed. After its investigation, the commission would be required to submit a detailed report of its findings, conclusions, and recommendations for potential legislation or administrative actions to the President and Congress.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in August 2002 by Senator John Edwards and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As of its introduction, it has not moved past this initial stage. The commission would operate for a maximum of 18 months after its first meeting to complete its report and would terminate 60 days after submitting it. Funding for the commission would be authorized through fiscal year 2005.
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Official summary
Security and Liberty Preservation Act - Establishes the Commission on Enhancing Security and Preserving Freedom to conduct a thorough investigation of: (1) standards for using, selecting, and operating investigative and surveillance technologies to meet law enforcement and national security needs in the manner that best preserves the personal dignity, liberty, and privacy of individuals within the United States; and (2) the advisability of establishing Government entities or procedures to ensure that the Government complies with such standards.
Timeline
1 Aug 2002
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 2846 do?
- The Security and Liberty Preservation Act would establish a 17-member commission to investigate how federal law enforcement and national security agencies use investigative and surveillance technologies. This commission would examine current standards and consider whether new government entities or procedures are needed to ensure these technologies are used in a way that best protects individual dignity, liberty, and privacy. The commission's membership would include federal officials, appointed members from the Senate and House leadership, and require at least one state and one local law enforcement officer. The commission's duties would involve a thorough investigation into the standards for using, selecting, and operating technologies like internet surveillance, data mining, and biometric tools. It would also explore the advisability of creating new government structures or processes to ensure these standards are followed. After its investigation, the commission would be required to submit a detailed report of its findings, conclusions, and recommendations for potential legislation or administrative actions to the President and Congress. This bill was introduced in the Senate in August 2002 by Senator John Edwards and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As of its introduction, it has not moved past this initial stage. The commission would operate for a maximum of 18 months after its first meeting to complete its report and would terminate 60 days after submitting it. Funding for the commission would be authorized through fiscal year 2005.
- Has S. 2846 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2846. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2846?
- S. 2846 was sponsored by Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC] (D-NC), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2846?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (1 Aug 2002).
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