S.J.Res. 12493rd CongressSenate Joint Resolution

Joint resolution to establish a Joint Committee on Individual Rights.

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Establishes a Congressional Joint Committee on Individual Rights. States that the functions of the joint committee shall include: (1) making continual studies of the extent of surveillance of individuals by the U.S. Government as such surveillance relates to the right to privacy; (2) making a continuing study of the collection, processing , analysis, storage and dissemination of information concerning specific individuals collected by the U.S. government, including the authority and need for such processes; and (3) guiding the several committees of the Congress dealing with legislation with respect to the activities of the U.S. government and the constitutional rights of individuals.

Introduced Jun 18, 1973
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Gaylord Nelson

Democrat

U.S. Senator · WI

11 cosponsors — all Democrat

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