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Oversight of Law Enforcement Surveillance Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2856| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Oversight of Law Enforcement Surveillance Act of 2021 This bill establishes reporting requirements related to the use of surveillance technology by law enforcement agencies in major metropolitan areas. The term major metropolitan area means an area with at least 250,000 residents. Specifically, the bill requires a law enforcement agency of a major metropolitan area receiving federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report annually to DHS, the Inspector General of DHS, and Congress on the use of surveillance technology. Additionally, the bill requires the Inspector General of DHS to report annually to Congress on the use of surveillance technology and the impact of its use on civil liberties and privacy.
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Timeline
Apr 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • April 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLaw enforcement administration and fundingRight of privacyUrban and suburban affairs and development

Oversight of Law Enforcement Surveillance Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2856| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Oversight of Law Enforcement Surveillance Act of 2021 This bill establishes reporting requirements related to the use of surveillance technology by law enforcement agencies in major metropolitan areas. The term major metropolitan area means an area with at least 250,000 residents. Specifically, the bill requires a law enforcement agency of a major metropolitan area receiving federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report annually to DHS, the Inspector General of DHS, and Congress on the use of surveillance technology. Additionally, the bill requires the Inspector General of DHS to report annually to Congress on the use of surveillance technology and the impact of its use on civil liberties and privacy.
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Timeline
Apr 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • April 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLaw enforcement administration and fundingRight of privacyUrban and suburban affairs and development