Scope: Federal
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Amber
Date occurred: February 25, 2026
S. 3918, the Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026, was introduced in the Senate during the 119th Congress. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on February 25, 2026.
Constitutional basis: Congress exercising Article I oversight over executive surveillance authority; measure remains in committee with no chamber vote or enactment.