Title: History of the Patriot Act - Wikipedia
Headings: History of the Patriot Act
History of the Patriot Act
Contents
Background
September 11, 2001 terrorist attack
First bills introduced
Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001 and Financial Anti-Terrorism Act
Birth of the USA PATRIOT Act
Opposition grows
Security and Freedom Ensured Act
Judicial and legislative challenges
Lead up to reauthorization
Reauthorization legislative history
Judges strike key provisions
References
Further reading
External links
Government sources
Supportive views
Critical views

Content: Committee on International Relations; Committee on Energy and Commerce (Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet); Committee on Education and the Workforce; Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; Committee on Armed Services
Passed the House on October 24, 2001 ( Yeas: 357; Nays: 66)
Passed the Senate on October 25, 2001 ( Yeas: 98; Nays: