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H.R. 2048 (114th): USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

The USA Freedom Act (H.R. 2048, Pub.L. 114–23) is a U.S. law enacted on June 2, 2015 that restored in modified form several provisions of the Patriot Act, which had expired the day before. The act imposes some new limits on the bulk collection of telecommunication metadata on U.S. citizens by American intelligence agencies, including the National Security Agency. It ... Continue reading »
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Overview

Introduced:

Apr 28, 2015
114th Congress, 2015–2017

Status:

Enacted — Signed by the President on Jun 2, 2015

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on June 2, 2015.

Law:

Pub.L. 114-23

Sponsor:

James Sensenbrenner Jr.

Representative for Wisconsin's 5th congressional district

Republican

Text:

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Last Updated: Oct 11, 2016
Length: 46 pages

Incorporated Legislation

This bill incorporates provisions from:

S. 1123: USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

Introduced on Apr 28, 2015. 100% incorporated. (compare text)

S. 1469: FISA Reform Act of 2015

Introduced on May 23, 2015. 56% incorporated. (compare text)

History

Apr 28, 2015
 
Introduced

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Apr 30, 2015
 
Ordered Reported

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Apr 30, 2015
 
Considered by House Committee on the Judiciary

A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.

May 8, 2015
 
Reported by House Committee on the Judiciary

A committee issued a report on the bill, which often provides helpful explanatory background on the issue addressed by the bill and the bill's intentions.

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May 12, 2015
 
Considered by House Committee on Rules

A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.

May 13, 2015
 
Passed House (Senate next)

The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next.

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May 23, 2015
 
Failed Cloture in the Senate

The Senate must often vote to end debate before voting on a bill, called a cloture vote. The vote on cloture failed. This is often considered a filibuster. The Senate may try again.

Jun 2, 2015
 
Passed Senate

The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill.

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Jun 2, 2015
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

The President signed the bill and it became law.

H.R. 2048 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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