Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
Setting Rules for Debate on Surveillance Law Extension
This bill is currently waiting for a vote on the House floor after being placed on the official calendar. It is actively moving through the legislative process and will be debated for one hour before a final vote. There are no amendments allowed for this measure.
Legislative Progress
This is a routine procedural step required to bring a bill to the floor for a vote. These rules almost always pass when the majority party is ready to move forward with a bill.
Key Points
- This resolution sets the ground rules for how the House of Representatives will debate and vote on a bill to extend government spying powers. It is a procedural step that allows the main bill to move forward for a final vote.
- The main bill being discussed would keep parts of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act active until October 2027. These laws allow the government to collect communications of non-citizens outside the U.S. to gather intelligence.
- The resolution allows for one hour of debate on the House floor. This time is split between leaders of the Judiciary and Intelligence committees so that different viewpoints can be heard before the vote.
- It also allows for one last-minute attempt to send the bill back to a committee for changes. This is a standard part of the lawmaking process that gives the minority party a final chance to influence the outcome.
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Milestones
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 71.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8035 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-610, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
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