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Can you summarize Pub. L. 107-56?
Public Laws of 107th Congress (2001 - 2002) > Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001
Short Summary
The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001 is a law enacted by the United States Congress. The Act aims to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and serve other purposes. The Act consists of various titles, including provisions for enhancing domestic security against terrorism, enhanced surveillance procedures, international money laundering abatement and anti-terrorist financing, protecting the border, providing for victims of terrorism and public safety officers, increased information sharing for critical infrastructure protection, strengthening the criminal laws against terrorism, improved intelligence, and miscellaneous provisions. The Act grants authorities to various government agencies and law enforcement entities to combat terrorism and protect national security.
Whom does it apply to?
The United States of America
What does it govern?
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001
What are exemptions?
No exceptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance are not specified in the document.
Jurisdiction
U.S. Federal Government