Several noteworthy pieces of legislation on intelligence and national security have already been introduced (or in some cases re-introduced) in the new Congress, including these.
A Resolution to Enhance Intelligence Oversight (H.Res. 35) by Rep. Obey, January 5.
Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1), January 5.
NSA Oversight Act (pdf) (H.R. 11), introduced by Reps. Schiff and Flake, January 4.
Introduction of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Oversight and Resource Enhancement Act (S. 187) by Sen. Specter, January 4.
Introduction of the Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007 (S. 185), by Sens. Specter and Leahy, January 4.
Introduction of the Intelligence Community Audit Act of 2007 (S.82), by Sen. Akaka, January 4.
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