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Congressional Research Service
Version 49 · Public Law · Apr 30, 2026
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.
People & committees
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] · R–AR
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 119-87.
Became Public Law No: 119-87.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 111 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR H3322)
House roll call 155 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 111 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR H3322)
House roll call 155 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4465.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3322-3326)
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2158; text: CR S2158)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
Introduced in Senate
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