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Extends Foreign Surveillance Powers to 2026
Recent Bills/Extends Foreign Surveillance Powers to 2026

Extends Foreign Surveillance Powers to 2026

IntroducedApril 16, 2026
Became Law3 months ago
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
Became Public Law No: 119-84.
Armed Forces and National SecurityIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Why This Matters

This bill extends the government's ability to conduct foreign intelligence surveillance until April 30, 2026, allowing continued monitoring of foreign communications.

If you are concerned about national security, this bill keeps foreign surveillance powers active until April 30, 2026.
Who this affects
national security agencies · law enforcement
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill extends the authority to conduct foreign intelligence surveillance until April 30, 2026.
  2. 2It modifies existing laws to ensure continued oversight and procedures for intelligence gathering.
  3. 3The bill affects how the government monitors foreign communications for national security.
  4. 4Law enforcement and intelligence agencies will have more time to use these surveillance powers.
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Intro
House
Senate
Pres
IntroducedApr 16
Sponsors
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HouseApr 17
SenateApr 17
PresidentApr 18

Became Public Law

The President

Donald Trump
President
Became Law
Similar Bills
House Bill · HR 9238
Failed
Extends Foreign Surveillance Powers
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.
·Defense
Senate Bill · S 4465
4 of 4 · Became Law
Extends Surveillance Law Deadline
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.
·Defense
House Bill · HRES 1175
Failed
Sets Debate Rules for 4 House Bills
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.
·Government