Number: RS21704
Title: USA Patriot Act Sunset: A Sketch
Authors: Charles Doyle, American Law Division 
Abstract: Several sections of Title II of the USA PATRIOT Act (the act) and one section of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, each relating to enhanced foreign intelligence and law enforcement surveillance authority, were to expire on December 31, 2005. Both Houses have passed amendments and extensions (H.R. 3199) and a conference report has been issued. Expiration of the sections has been postponed until March 10, 2006 to allow for consideration of the conference report (H.R. 4659).
Pages: 6
Date: February 6, 2006