To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Congress Passes Short-Term Extension of FISA Surveillance Powers Through April 2026
Signed Into Law
This legislation has been enacted.
The House of Representatives has passed this bill, and it is now moving to the Senate for further consideration. It is currently active as lawmakers work to extend these surveillance authorities. There are no companion bills listed for this legislation at this time.
Part of: story →Legislative Progress
This bill has already passed both the House and Senate and is currently waiting to be signed into law.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
FISA Section 702 is primarily aimed at foreign intelligence targets overseas, but the program's broad collection capabilities can incidentally sweep up communications involving people inside the U.S., including undocumented immigrants. The short extension maintains the status quo for this group without adding new protections or restrictions.
Milestones
Became Public Law No: 119-84.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
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