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.
USA119th CongressS-4465| Senate
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Tom Cotton
Republican Senator
Arkansas
Cosponsors (1)
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill proposes to extend certain foreign intelligence surveillance authorities by amending the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. Specifically, it modifies the repeal date for the authorities granted under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 . The current expiration date of April 30, 2026, is changed to June 12, 2026 , providing a short-term extension for these powers. This legislative action ensures the continued operation of these intelligence-gathering capabilities for an additional period. The amendments will take effect on the earlier of the bill's enactment date or April 29, 2026, ensuring a seamless transition for the extended duration.
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Introduced in Senate
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2158; text: CR S2158)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-87.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3322-3326)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4465.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 111 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR H3322)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Armed Forces and National Security
Citizenship and naturalizationIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationTelephone and wireless communication
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.
USA119th CongressS-4465| Senate
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This bill proposes to extend certain foreign intelligence surveillance authorities by amending the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. Specifically, it modifies the repeal date for the authorities granted under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 . The current expiration date of April 30, 2026, is changed to June 12, 2026 , providing a short-term extension for these powers. This legislative action ensures the continued operation of these intelligence-gathering capabilities for an additional period. The amendments will take effect on the earlier of the bill's enactment date or April 29, 2026, ensuring a seamless transition for the extended duration.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2158; text: CR S2158)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-87.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3322-3326)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4465.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 111 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR H3322)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Tom Cotton
Republican Senator
Arkansas
Cosponsors (1)
Armed Forces and National Security
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Citizenship and naturalizationIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationTelephone and wireless communication