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S. 4465 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-87

A bill 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.

Became lawArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
Passed SenateApr 30, 2026
Passed HouseApr 30, 2026
To PresidentApr 30, 2026
Became lawApr 30, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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S. 4465 changed 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

Public Law 110-261 An earlier law, changed directly

What the words changed: every change, in place (2)

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. Public Law 110-261(b)(1)changedby S. 4465 Sec. 1(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) (50 U.S.C. 1881 note), by striking "April 30, 2026" and inserting "June 12, 2026"; and

    Bill text

  2. Public Law 110-261(b)(2)changedby S. 4465 Sec. 1(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) (18 U.S.C. 2511 note), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "April 30, 2026" and inserting "June 12, 2026".

    Bill text

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 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 (Public Law, Apr 30, 2026).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. 2026-04-30Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. 2026-04-30On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 111 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR H3322) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. 2026-04-30Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 111 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR H3322) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. 2026-04-30DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4465.House floor actions
  5. 2026-04-30Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3322-3326)House floor actions
  6. 2026-04-30Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
  7. 2026-04-30Held at the desk.House floor actions
  8. 2026-04-30Received in the House.House floor actions
  9. 2026-04-30Became Public Law No: 119-87.Library of Congress
  10. 2026-04-30Became Public Law No: 119-87.Library of Congress
  11. 2026-04-30Signed by President.Library of Congress
  12. 2026-04-30Signed by President.Library of Congress
  13. 2026-04-30Presented to President.House floor actions
  14. 2026-04-30Presented to President.Library of Congress
  15. 2026-04-30Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  16. 2026-04-30Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2158; text: CR S2158)Senate
  17. 2026-04-30Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.Library of Congress
  18. 2026-04-30Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-87 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

Recorded votes

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Apr 30, 2026 · House roll call 155 · needed 2/3

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: Passed 261–111

R 166 yes, 26 no, 25 present or not votingI 1 yes, 0 noD 94 yes, 85 no, 33 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Cosponsors

  • Mark R. Warner D-VA