2004 legislation

The 2004 legislation generally refers to reforms enacted in the United States aimed at strengthening security and updating policies, often related to areas like homeland security, privacy, or criminal justice. For example, the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 was amended in 2004 to improve law enforcement's ability to prevent terrorism, enhance information sharing, and modify surveillance procedures. These laws seek to balance national security interests with individual rights, emphasizing increased coordination among agencies, better intelligence capabilities, and updated legal frameworks to address evolving threats. Their goal is to protect citizens while maintaining legal safeguards.