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119th Congress

S. 4465

A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
Tom Cotton(R-AR)
Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Official text
Considered and Passed Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (1)

Original cosponsors (1)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Public Law” version

This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026. Title VII of FISA generally addresses electronic surveillance and other methods of acquiring foreign intelligence information that are directed at targets outside the United States. Title VII includes surveillance under Section 702, which concerns acquiring communications of non-U.S. persons believed to be outside the United States to obtain foreign intelligence information. Information about U.S. persons may incidentally be acquired by this type of surveillance and subsequently queried (searched) under certain circumstances. For additional information see • CRS In Focus, IF11451 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA); and • CRS Report, R48592 FISA Section 702 and the 2024 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act.

Roll-call votes

DateVoteResultYour members
Apr 30, 2026
House #155		On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposesPassedSet your home to see

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