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Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) strongly supports The FISA prescribes procedures for the physical and electronic surveillance and collection of "foreign intelligence information" between "foreign powers and its agents", this may include American citizens and permanent residents engaged in espionage. Co-sponsor: To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to update the definition of electronic surveillance. Latest Major Action: 8/10/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
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Defense of Marriage Act strongly supports The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) provides that no State shall be required to give effect to a law of any other State with respect to a same-sex "marriage." Also, it defines the words "marriage" and "spouse" for purposes of Federal law. Co-sponsor: To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act. Latest Major Action: 3/1/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
