1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22140May 9, 2005The SAFE Acts of 2005: H.R. 1526 and S. 737 A Sketch name redactedSenior SpecialistAmerican Law DivisionSummarySomewhat different SAFE Acts have been introduced in bo
2、th the House andSenate: S. 737, the Security and Freedom Enhancement Act of 2005 (introduced bySenator Craig) and H.R. 1526, the Security and Freedom Ensured Act of 2005(introduced by Representative Otter). Although the Senate bill is more detailed, theyaddress many of the same issues, most of which
3、 relate to the USA PATRIOT Act roving Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) wiretaps, delayed notification of“sneak and peek” search warrants, library and similar exemptions from FISA tangibleitem orders and communications related to national security letters, the definition of“domestic terro
4、rism,” and expansion of the sunset provisions of the USA PATRIOTAct. This report is an abridged version without footnotes and citations of CRSReport RL32907, Security and Freedom Ensured Act of 2005 (SAFE Act)(H.R. 1526)and Security and Freedom Enhancement Act of 2005 (SAFE Act)(S. 737): Section byS