HAMDT 175 — Amendment sought to strike the first section after the resolving clause and insert a new paragraph providing for the consideration of H.R. 8035, title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

AMENDS

HRES 1175 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.

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APR 17, 2026

“On agreeing to the Scott, Austin amendment (A001) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 220 (Roll no. 123).”

what this changes

This amendment is a technical change to the procedural rules for debating a bill that would extend government surveillance powers (FISA) through 2027. It replaces one section of the debate rules with a new paragraph to ensure the House of Representatives follows the correct legal procedures when voting on the surveillance bill.

WHY IT MATTERS

While this appears to be a technical or 'housekeeping' change, it is necessary for the bill to move forward. It ensures there are no procedural errors that could be used to challenge the validity of the debate or the final vote on surveillance authorities.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily affects members of the House of Representatives by clarifying their rules for debate. It indirectly affects the public by facilitating the vote on major national security and surveillance legislation.

AMENDS

HRES 1175REPORTED

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.

Sets the rules for a fast-tracked House vote to extend the government's controversial foreign surveillance powers through October 2027, skipping typical procedural hurdles to keep the program running.AI-written

KEY POINTS

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Updates the specific instructions for how the House will debate and vote on H.R. 8035.

This ensures that the legal framework for the debate is current and follows internal House requirements.

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Replaces the text immediately following the formal 'resolving clause' at the start of the resolution.

This is a standard way to make a technical correction to the entire structure of a procedural rule.

GLOSSARY

Resolving Clause: The standard opening phrase in a resolution that gives the document its legal force.
FISA: The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a law that allows the government to collect information on foreign individuals outside the U.S.
Providing for consideration: A procedural step that sets the rules, time limits, and allowed amendments for debating a specific bill.

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APR 17

On agreeing to the Scott, Austin amendment (A001) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 220 (Roll no. 123).

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APR 17

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APR 17

On ordering the previous question on the amendment and the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 210 (Roll no. 122).

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APR 17

On ordering the previous question on the amendment and the Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 210 (Roll no. 122).

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Amendment sought to strike the first section after the resolving clause and insert a new paragraph providing for the consideration of H.R. 8035, title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

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Amendment sought to strike the first section after the resolving clause and insert a new paragraph providing for the consideration of H.R. 8035, title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

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Amendment sought to strike the first section after the resolving clause and insert a new paragraph providing for the consideration of H.R. 8035, title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

AMENDS

SUMMARY

KEY POINTS

SPONSORSHIP

ACTION TIMELINE

AMENDMENT INFO

READER REACTIONS

Discussion

Amendment sought to strike the first section after the resolving clause and insert a new paragraph providing for the consideration of H.R. 8035, title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

AMENDS

AMENDMENT PROGRESS

DISPOSITION

WHY IT MATTERS

WHO IS AFFECTED

KEY POINTS

GLOSSARY

ACTION TIMELINE

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