HOW CAN WE STOP THIS?
>The Surveillance Accountability Act (H.R. 8470) is proposed federal legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to require government entities to obtain a judge-issued warrant based on probable cause before conducting searches that significantly impinge on an individual's privacy or security.
>Key Provisions
>Closes the Third-Party Loophole: Mandates warrants to access private data held by banks, internet service providers (ISPs), cloud storage companies, and telecommunications providers.
>Data Broker Ban: Prevents federal agencies from simply purchasing Americans' sensitive data (like location or browsing history) from data brokers to bypass the standard warrant process.
>Biometric Restrictions: Prohibits the warrantless use of public facial recognition and artificial intelligence biometric tracking.
>Right to Action: Establishes a private right of action, allowing individuals to sue government employees in court for civil damages if their Fourth Amendment rights are violated.
>Current Status
>Introduced on April 23, 2026, by Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO), the bill is currently referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. You can track the bill's progress or read the full legislative text on Congress.gov.
https://www.surveillanceaccountability.com/
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8470/all-info
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8470