This bill aims to extend the authority of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978 for an additional three years. It specifically amends Section 403(b) of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to achieve this extension. The legislation changes the current expiration date of the Section 702 authority to April 20, 2029 . This modification ensures the continuation of a critical foreign intelligence collection program by pushing back its sunset clause. A conforming amendment is also included to update related statutory language to reflect this new expiration date.
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Introduced in Senate
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 373.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Introduced in Senate
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 373.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
USA119th CongressS-4344| Senate
| Updated: 4/23/2026
This bill aims to extend the authority of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978 for an additional three years. It specifically amends Section 403(b) of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to achieve this extension. The legislation changes the current expiration date of the Section 702 authority to April 20, 2029 . This modification ensures the continuation of a critical foreign intelligence collection program by pushing back its sunset clause. A conforming amendment is also included to update related statutory language to reflect this new expiration date.