To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to implement reforms, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining certain commercially available information, and for other purposes.

# HR 7816 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would reform how federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies (like the FBI and CIA) can access Americans' personal information. Specifically, it would prevent these agencies from buying commercially available data—such as location history, browsing records, or financial information—that companies collect and sell. The bill also includes broader reforms to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which governs how agencies conduct surveillance. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as it would restrict their data-purchasing practices. It could also impact Americans' privacy rights by limiting what government agencies can learn about them through commercial data brokers.

Data broker companies themselves might be indirectly affected if their government sales decline. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it hasn't advanced to a full vote in the House. It was introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) in the 119th Congress. For a bill to become law, it must pass committee review, receive a House vote, pass the Senate, and be signed by the President—so this bill is still in early stages of the legislative process.