Extends Surveillance Law Deadline

Official: 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.

IntroducedApril 30, 2026

Armed Forces and National SecurityTelephone and wireless communicationCitizenship and naturalizationIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Why This Matters

This bill extends the deadline for certain surveillance powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to June 12, 2026.

If you are concerned about national security, this bill extends surveillance powers until June 12, 2026.

Affects: This bill primarily affects intelligence agencies and their ability to monitor foreign threats.

Summary

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.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill pushes back the deadline for certain surveillance authorities to June 12, 2026. 2. It specifically affects the rules set by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. 3. The changes allow intelligence agencies to continue their operations without interruption. 4. This extension is important for national security and monitoring foreign threats. 5. The bill will take effect either when it is signed or by April 29, 2026.