Extends Foreign Surveillance Powers

Official: 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.

IntroducedJune 10, 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 related to foreign intelligence gathering until July 2, 2026.

If you are concerned about national security, this bill keeps foreign surveillance powers active until July 2, 2026.

Affects: This bill affects law enforcement and intelligence agencies that rely on these surveillance tools for national security.

Summary

This bill extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2, 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 expiration date for certain surveillance powers to July 2, 2026. 2. The changes specifically affect the authorities outlined in Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. 3. Law enforcement and intelligence agencies will continue to have access to these surveillance tools. 4. The bill aims to ensure ongoing national security efforts without interruption. 5. This extension allows for continued monitoring of foreign threats to the United States.