Legislation has been sponsored by three lawmakers, including Congressman Frank LoBiondo to strengthen Congressional oversight and improve accountability of the Intelligence Community. They say that removing discretionary elements regarding what Congress should and should not receive from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review, will increase the Congressional oversight of Intelligence Community tools and programs to ensure their proper use. The bill also will allow Congress to properly assess whether information collected pursuant to, or programs authorized by, the PATRIOT Act or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), are being implemented in a manner consistent with Congressional intent and are compliant with Congressional notice requirements, according to the release.
