HR8035-119

What This Bill Does

This bill amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act through October 20, 2027. It replaces the existing repeal timing in section 403(b) with an October 20, 2027 repeal date for title VII authorities, updates related 18 U.S.C. 2511 transition language to use that same date, and makes conforming changes in section 404(b) by replacing references to prior reauthorization amendments with the title VII citation. The amendments take effect on the earlier of the bill's enactment or April 19, 2026.

Who Benefits and How

Intelligence Community analysts benefit because title VII surveillance authorities would remain available until October 20, 2027. The National Security Agency benefits from continued authority for foreign-intelligence collection programs governed by title VII. The Federal Bureau of Investigation benefits from continued access to title VII-derived information under applicable rules. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court administrators benefit from a clear new statutory sunset date. Congressional intelligence committees benefit from a defined reauthorization deadline for future oversight. National-security officials benefit from avoiding a near-term lapse in title VII authorities.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Privacy and civil liberties advocates bear the policy burden of an extended surveillance authority they may oppose. Foreign targets of U.S. intelligence collection face continued collection risk under title VII. Intelligence compliance officers must continue implementing minimization, targeting, and oversight requirements through the new sunset period. FISA Court judges and staff must continue reviewing certifications and compliance matters. Congress must revisit the authority before October 20, 2027 if it wants another extension. Communications service providers may continue receiving lawful process tied to title VII programs.

Key Provisions

• Extends title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act until October 20, 2027.
• Updates FISA Amendments Act section 403(b) repeal timing and related 18 U.S.C. 2511 transition language.
• Makes conforming changes in section 404(b) to title VII citations.
• Sets effectiveness on the earlier of enactment or April 19, 2026.