Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

50 U.S.C. § 1844

Authorization during time of war

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President, through the Attorney General, may authorize the use of a pen register or trap and trace device without a court order under this subchapter to acquire foreign intelligence information for a period not to exceed 15 calendar days following a declaration of war by Congress.

Pub. L. 95–511, title IV, § 404Pub. L. 105–272, title VI, § 601(2)112 Stat. 2408(, as added , , .)