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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
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