Foreign surveillance law extended to April 30, 2026
Signed into lawH.R. 8322Latest action
Sponsor: Austin Scott · Representative · GA
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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.
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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HR 8322 extends expiring FISA Title VII surveillance authorities to April 30, 2026, without changing how they work.
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What does this do?
This bill pushes back the expiration date of FISA Title VII surveillance authorities to April 30, 2026. It keeps existing rules unchanged, allowing intelligence agencies to continue current foreign surveillance operations, and updates related laws to match the new deadline.
Who does it affect?
U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies, including the NSA and FBI, rely on these authorities for foreign surveillance. Telecommunications and tech companies that assist with such surveillance, and Americans who communicate with foreign targets, are also affected.
Why does it matter?
Without this extension, these surveillance authorities would expire, interrupting current intelligence operations while Congress considers longer-term reform. The renewal leaves unresolved debates over privacy, since Americans' communications can be incidentally collected without a warrant.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 16, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: the president signed it. It's law.Now law
Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-84.