The claim is true because multiple reliable sources confirm that a bipartisan bill, known as the Government Surveillance Reform Act (GSRA), has been introduced which would require the FBI to obtain warrants before accessing Americans' messages under Section 702 and would also ban federal agencies from purchasing Americans' data from commercial brokers.
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Bipartisan bill would require FBI warrants for Americans' messages and ban federal buys of US data
US Lawmakers Move to Kill the FBI’s Warrantless Wiretap Access - WIRED
Source: wired.com
At a glance
Verified March 13, 2026Key Evidence
The State of Surveillance analysis details the Wyden-Lee Government Surveillance Reform Act requiring warrants for FBI searches under Section 702.
stateofsurveillance.orgstateofsurveillance.orgWyden-Lee Reform Bill: What the Government Surveillance Reform Act Would Change
WIRED reports on bipartisan lawmakers pushing to end warrantless wiretap access by the FBI and banning federal purchases of commercial data on US residents.
wired.comwired.comUS Lawmakers Move to Kill the FBI’s Warrantless Wiretap Access
Roll Call confirms congressional efforts to block US agencies from buying Americans’ data without warrants.
rollcall.comrollcall.comCongress looks to block US agencies from buying Americans’ data
The reporting
What the Evidence Shows
Several independent and reputable sources from late 2023 through early 2026 report on the introduction and details of a bipartisan legislative effort aimed at reforming government surveillance practices. The Government Surveillance Reform Act, spearheaded by Senators Ron Wyden and Mike Lee among others, seeks to impose a warrant requirement for FBI searches of Americans' communications collected under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This represents a significant shift from current practices that allow warrantless searches under certain conditions.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prohibit federal agencies from buying personal data about Americans from commercial data brokers without court-approved warrants. This addresses concerns about government use of commercially obtained data for surveillance purposes.
The bipartisan nature of the bill is emphasized across sources, highlighting cooperation between lawmakers with differing political views. The legislation is positioned as a response to documented abuses and privacy concerns related to Section 702 surveillance and government data purchases.
While some sources note ongoing debates and challenges in Congress regarding the scope and strength of reforms, the core elements described in the claim are consistently reported as part of this legislative proposal.
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