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.

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, and for other purposes. do?

This bill amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. The bill extends authorities within title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. The bill's purpose is to extend these authorities and for other purposes.

Q: What does 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, and for other purposes. do?

This section amends Section 403(b) of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. It strikes the repeal date of 'April 30, 2026' and inserts 'June 12, 2026' in paragraph (1) of Section 403(b). It also strikes the repeal date of 'April 30, 2026' and inserts 'June 12, 2026' in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of Section 403(b). 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: Tom Cotton (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend authorities previously established within title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
The bill modifies the repeal dates for specific sections of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008, shifting them from April 30, 2026, to June 12, 2026.
These amendments related to extending authorities are effective immediately or on April 29, 2026, whichever comes first.

119th CongressenactedS. 1318(Passed Both Chambers)Official page

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Includes provisions on preamble, extension of authorities of title vii of the foreign.

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