To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 20, 2029, and for other purposes. | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 8512
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8512Armed Forces and National Security
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 20, 2029, and for other purposes.
This bill maintains the current legal framework for foreign intelligence collection for an additional three years.AI-written
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Extends the U.S. government's foreign electronic surveillance powers until April 20, 2029.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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The surveillance powers extended by this bill are considered essential by the intelligence community for stopping terrorist attacks and responding to cyber threats. However, because the program operates without requiring a warrant for every person monitored, it is a focal point of the national debate over the balance between national security and the privacy rights of U.S. citizens.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Extends Title VII of FISA
Prevents the expiration of Section 702 surveillance powers, which would otherwise lose legal standing.
PROVISION 02
Sets a new expiration date
Establishes April 20, 2029, as the next deadline for Congress to review and reauthorize these spying authorities.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · INTELLIGENCE (PERMANENT SELECT) COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026
House BillHR 8512Armed Forces and National Security
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 20, 2029, and for other purposes.
This bill maintains the current legal framework for foreign intelligence collection for an additional three years.AI-written
The surveillance powers extended by this bill are considered essential by the intelligence community for stopping terrorist attacks and responding to cyber threats. However, because the program operates without requiring a warrant for every person monitored, it is a focal point of the national debate over the balance between national security and the privacy rights of U.S. citizens.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Extends Title VII of FISA
Prevents the expiration of Section 702 surveillance powers, which would otherwise lose legal standing.
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Sets a new expiration date
Establishes April 20, 2029, as the next deadline for Congress to review and reauthorize these spying authorities.
A specific part of FISA that allows the government to target non-Americans located outside the U.S. for electronic surveillance.
FISA
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a federal law that establishes procedures for physical and electronic surveillance of foreign powers and their agents.
Title VII
The section of FISA added in 2008 that specifically deals with collecting foreign intelligence from non-U.S. persons located abroad.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.