Scope: Federal
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Amber
Date occurred: July 21, 2026
H.R. 9800, the Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on July 21, 2026.
Constitutional basis: Congress legislating limits on executive surveillance under Article I authority; measure remains in committee with no chamber vote or outcome.