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H.R. 9238 · 119th Congress

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.

IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedJun 10, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Jun 11, 2026: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221). The House voted it down 198–218. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 9238 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text version "cdh" (Jun 10, 2026).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 1 Extension of authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

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

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    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jun 10, 2026).

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    What has happened

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    1. Jun 11, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    2. Jun 11, 2026Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    3. Jun 11, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4098-4099)House floor actions
    4. Jun 10, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
    5. Jun 10, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9238.House floor actions
    6. Jun 10, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4079-4083; text: CR H4079)House floor actions
    7. Jun 10, 2026Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    8. Jun 10, 2026Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).House floor actions
    9. Jun 10, 2026Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).House floor actions
    10. Jun 10, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    11. Jun 10, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Jun 11, 2026 · HouseFailed 198–218
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · needed two-thirds
      R 190 yes, 19 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 7 yes, 199 noEach member · Record