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H.R. 8035119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Apr 17, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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 October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
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HR 8035 extends the expiration of FISA Title VII, including Section 702 surveillance, to October 20, 2027.
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HR 8035 pushes back the expiration date for Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which includes the Section 702 program, to October 20, 2027. It also updates related transition rules so wind-down procedures stay consistent with the new deadline. It does not create new surveillance powers or change how the programs operate.
National security and intelligence agencies, including the NSA and FBI, rely on these authorities to gather foreign intelligence. The general public is indirectly affected because Section 702 surveillance can incidentally include Americans' communications.
The extension keeps existing surveillance tools active for about two more years instead of letting them expire or forcing immediate renegotiation. It maintains the status quo on a program that has drawn ongoing debate over oversight and privacy protections.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Rule H. Res. 1175 failed passage of House.