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What was the name of the legislation passed during George W. Bush's presidency that expanded government surveillance powers in the name of national security?
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The legislation passed during George W. Bush's presidency that expanded government surveillance powers in the name of national security is called the USA PATRIOT Act. It was enacted on October 26, 2001, in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks and aimed to enhance law enforcement's abilities to detect and prevent terrorism.