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.

Q: What does Preamble of 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. do?

This bill proposes to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. The proposed amendment aims to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. The extension is proposed through May 21, 2026.

Q: What does PUBLIC RELEASE OF FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE COURT of 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. do?

This section requires the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Attorney General, to publicly release a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) opinion. The release must occur as soon as practicable, but no later than May 12, 2026. The opinion pertains to section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. Redactions may be made to protect intelligence sources and methods.

Q: What does THREE-WEEK EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES OF TITLE VII OF THE FOREIGN of 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. do?

This section extends the repeal date of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. The repeal date is extended from April 30, 2026, to May 21, 2026. The amendments made by this section take effect on the earlier of the date of enactment or April 29, 2026.

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Ron Wyden (D-OR)

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This bill extends the authority of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 until May 21, 2026.
It mandates the public release of a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court opinion related to section 702, with redactions allowed to protect intelligence sources.
The Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General must release the opinion as soon as possible, but no later than May 12, 2026.

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