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S. 4465

Became law

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.

Sponsor
RTom Cotton· Arkansas
Introduced
April 30, 2026
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action
Became Public Law No: 119-87.April 30, 2026

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[119th Congress Public Law 87] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 140 STAT. 811]] Public Law 119-87 119th Congress An Act 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. <<NOTE: Apr. 30, 2026 - [S. 4465]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES OF TITLE VII OF THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT OF 1978. (a) Extension of Repeal Date of Title VII.--Section 403(b) of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-261) is amended-- (1) <<NOTE: 50 USC 1881 and note, 1881a-1881h.>> in paragraph (1) (50 U.S.C. 1881 note), by striking ``April 30, 2026'' and inserting ``June 12, 2026''; and (2) 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''. (b) <<NOTE: 50 USC 1881 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the earlier of the date of the enactment of this Act or April 29, 2026. Approved April 30, 2026. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 4465: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 172 (2026): Apr. 30, considered and passed Senate and House. <all>

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