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BillHR 8512 · 119

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 20, 2029, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Apr 27, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 27, 2026

Bill Summary

Extends the government's authority to collect foreign intelligence information through April 20, 2029. Requires the government to continue following certain rules when collecting this information.

Sponsored By

Clay Higgins
Republican · Louisiana · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 27, 2026
  3. Apr 27, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects US intelligence agencies and their ability to collect foreign intelligence information. It also impacts individuals, including US citizens and foreigners, whose communications may be collected as part of foreign intelligence surveillance.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeIntelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 27, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.
Subjects
  • Military
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.