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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 through May 21, 2026, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressS-4444| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Intelligence (Select) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation primarily extends the sunset date for the authorities granted under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, commonly known as Section 702. The bill specifically amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to shift the expiration date from April 30, 2026, to May 21, 2026 , providing a three-week continuation of these foreign intelligence surveillance programs. In addition to the extension, the bill includes a transparency measure requiring the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Attorney General, to publicly release a specific Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) opinion. This opinion, dated March 17, 2026, pertains to Section 702 certifications and must be made public by May 12, 2026 . Necessary redactions are permitted to safeguard intelligence sources and methods.
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Apr 17, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8035
Rule H. Res. 1175 failed passage of House.
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
  • April 17, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8035
    Rule H. Res. 1175 failed passage of House.


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-4465: 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.

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 through May 21, 2026, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressS-4444| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This legislation primarily extends the sunset date for the authorities granted under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, commonly known as Section 702. The bill specifically amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to shift the expiration date from April 30, 2026, to May 21, 2026 , providing a three-week continuation of these foreign intelligence surveillance programs. In addition to the extension, the bill includes a transparency measure requiring the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Attorney General, to publicly release a specific Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) opinion. This opinion, dated March 17, 2026, pertains to Section 702 certifications and must be made public by May 12, 2026 . Necessary redactions are permitted to safeguard intelligence sources and methods.
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Timeline
Apr 17, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8035
Rule H. Res. 1175 failed passage of House.
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
  • April 17, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8035
    Rule H. Res. 1175 failed passage of House.


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Intelligence (Select) Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-4465: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted