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.
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Overview
This bill extends the legal authority of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2, 2026. Title VII governs electronic surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes. Specifically, it extends the current expiration date for the surveillance authorities currently in place. This extension ensures that the government’s ability to conduct certain types of surveillance for national security purposes continues.
Key provisions
- Extends the expiration date of Title VII of FISA from June 12, 2026, to July 2, 2026.
- Updates the expiration dates referenced in the FISA Amendments Act of 2008.
- Maintains the existing framework for electronic surveillance for foreign intelligence.
- Allows for the continued querying of communications incidentally acquired during surveillance of foreign persons.
Who is affected
- The Department of Justice
- Federal Intelligence Agencies
- Individuals subject to foreign intelligence surveillance (primarily foreign nationals)
- U.S. Persons incidentally affected by surveillance
Notable changes
- Extends the duration of Title VII’s surveillance authorities by approximately one year.
- No significant changes to the core surveillance procedures are included.
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