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 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
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Overview
This bill extends the authority of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, which governs how the government collects foreign intelligence, until April 30, 2026. It accomplishes this by extending the repeal date of Title VII, ensuring that the current legal framework for surveillance continues for an additional period. The bill also modifies the transition procedures related to Title VII’s authority. The changes are effective either on the date of the bill’s passage or April 19, 2026, whichever comes first.
Key provisions
- Extends the authority of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
- Extends the repeal date of Title VII to April 30, 2026.
- Modifies transition procedures related to Title VII’s application.
- Updates references to the effective date within the FISA Amendments Act of 2008.
- Specifies the effective date of the amendments as the earlier of the bill’s enactment or April 19, 2026.
Who is affected
- Federal Government
- Intelligence Agencies
- Law Enforcement
- Individuals subject to surveillance (potentially)
Notable changes
- Extends the current legal framework for foreign intelligence surveillance.
- Changes the effective date references within the FISA Amendments Act of 2008.
- Updates the transition procedures for Title VII's application.
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