Surveillance Accountability Act Referred to House Judiciary Committee

Scope: Federal

Branch: Legislative

Severity: Amber

Date occurred: April 23, 2026

H.R. 8470, the Surveillance Accountability Act, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on April 23, 2026.

Constitutional basis: Congress exercising Article I authority over surveillance oversight; measure remains in committee with no chamber vote or enactment.