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H.R. 9238 (119th): This bill extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2, 2026

This bill extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2, 2026. Title VII of FISA generally addresses electronic surveillance and other methods of acquiring foreign intelligence information that are directed at targets outside the United States. Title VII includes surveillance under Section 702, which concerns acquiring communications of non-U.S. persons believed to be outside the United States to obtain foreign intelligence information. Information about U.S. persons may incidentally be acquired by this type of surveillance and subsequently queried (searched) under certain circumstances. For additional information, see CRS In Focus, IF11451 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) ; and CRS Report, R48592 FISA Section 702 and the 2024 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act .

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This bill extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, including Section 702, until July 2, 2026. Section 702 permits acquiring communications of non-U.S. persons believed to be outside the United States for foreign intelligence purposes. Information about U.S. persons may be incidentally acquired and later queried under certain circumstances. The title indicates a motion to suspend the rules and pass.

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Theological note: The measure bears on the duty of civil authorities to restrain intrusive power and protect the privacy and liberty of persons under general equity. Extending a surveillance power that incidentally sweeps in the communications of Americans, with later searches of that data, raises concern about government overreach and the protection of the household and person. Foreign intelligence gathering has a legitimate protective purpose, so the issue is weighed as a serious liberty concern rather than a settled verdict on the full program.

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Roll 221 · 11-Jun-2026 10:34 AM · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Failed

Yea 198 · Nay 218 · Other 15

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