H.R. 9238 · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
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.
Extends Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Title VII authorities for electronic surveillance until July 2, 2026. AI-read
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jun 10, 2026 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 House roll 581 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassTo 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 | D 7–199 · R 190–19 · I 1–0 |
Failed 198–218 |
Latest action
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).