US SB3696

Members of Congress and designated staff gain direct access to attend Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) proceedings, with Attorney General procedures dated November 18, 2024 voided and courts prohibited from imposing restrictions on congressional attendees beyond those applied to the Department of Justice

FISC must maximize physical courtroom space for congressional observers; when space is unavailable, full audio and visual access must be provided

Information acquired under Section 702 surveillance becomes subject to the same criminal and civil penalties as Title I electronic surveillance, with a 5-year statute of limitations for civil actions and liability extended to those who knowingly aid or abet violations

Congressional leadership must submit lists of at least 6 individuals each within 90 days for consideration as FISC amicus curiae, with presiding judges required to designate at least 8 from these lists (increased from previous requirement of 5)

FISA Amendments Act of 2008 authorities extended from 2 years to 8 years, and whistleblower protections clarified to preserve rights for protected disclosures to congressional committees