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H.R. 8322 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-84

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.

Became lawArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedApr 16, 2026
Passed HouseApr 17, 2026
Passed SenateApr 17, 2026
To PresidentApr 17, 2026
Became lawApr 18, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 8322 changed 2 sections of existing law. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

50 U.S.C. 1881

Public Law 110-261 An earlier law, changed directly

What the words changed: every change, in place (5)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what was struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 50 U.S.C. 1881(1)changedby H.R. 8322 Sec. 1(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) (50 U.S.C. 1881 note), by striking "effective two years after" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "effective April 30, 2026, title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881 et seq.) is repealed."; and

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  2. Public Law 110-261(b)(2)changedby H.R. 8322 Sec. 1(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) (18 U.S.C. 2511 note), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "Effective two years after the date of enactment of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act—" and inserting "Effective April 30, 2026—".

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  3. Public Law 110-261(b)(1)changedby H.R. 8322 Sec. 1(b)

    The bill says: in the heading, by striking "two years after the date of enactment of the reforming intelligence and securing america act" and inserting "repeal date"; and

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  4. Public Law 110-261(b)(1)changedby H.R. 8322 Sec. 1(b)

    The bill says: by striking ", as amended by section 101(a) and by the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017 and the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act," and inserting "(50 U.S.C. 1881 et seq.)"; and

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  5. Public Law 110-261(b)(2)changedby H.R. 8322 Sec. 1(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking ", as amended by section 101(a) and by the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017 and the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act," and inserting "(50 U.S.C. 1881 et seq.)".

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What it does

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What has happened

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  1. 2026-04-18Became Public Law No: 119-84.Library of Congress
  2. 2026-04-18Became Public Law No: 119-84.Library of Congress
  3. 2026-04-18Signed by President.Library of Congress
  4. 2026-04-18Signed by President.Library of Congress
  5. 2026-04-17Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  6. 2026-04-17On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2955)House floor actions
  7. 2026-04-17Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2955)Library of Congress
  8. 2026-04-17Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2955)House floor actions
  9. 2026-04-17Mr. Scott, Austin asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.House floor actions
  10. 2026-04-17Presented to President.House floor actions
  11. 2026-04-17Presented to President.Library of Congress
  12. 2026-04-17Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  13. 2026-04-17Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1829-1830)Senate
  14. 2026-04-17Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.Library of Congress
  15. 2026-04-17Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.House floor actions
  16. 2026-04-17Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.Library of Congress
  17. 2026-04-17Committee on the Judiciary discharged.House floor actions
  18. 2026-04-17Committee on the Judiciary discharged.Library of Congress
  19. 2026-04-16Referred 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.House floor actions
  20. 2026-04-16Referred 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.House floor actions
  21. 2026-04-16Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  22. 2026-04-16Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-84 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.