Bills · HR 8035
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8035Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
INTRO MAR 24· LAST ACTION APR 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is important because it deals directly with the United States' ability to gather intelligence on foreign adversaries and potential threats from abroad. If this bill passes, intelligence agencies can continue vital operations to protect national security without interruption. If it doesn't pass, these specific foreign intelligence collection powers would expire, potentially creating gaps in the country's ability to monitor and respond to global threats. Voters should care because it represents a balance between national security needs and concerns about government surveillance and privacy. It directly impacts how the U.S. defends itself from foreign dangers, while also being a focal point for ongoing discussions about the scope and oversight of intelligence activities.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the expiration (repeal) date of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until October 20, 2027.
This maintains a critical legal authority for U.S. intelligence agencies to collect foreign intelligence for several more years.
PROVISION 02
Amends administrative procedures related to the sunset of Title VII, ensuring they are consistent with the new October 20, 2027, repeal date.
This provides clarity and continuity for intelligence operations as the law approaches its new expiration.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that these changes will take effect on the earlier of the bill's enactment date or April 19, 2026.
This sets a clear timeframe for when the extension of surveillance authorities officially begins.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSAPR 17
Rule H. Res. 1175 failed passage of House.
APR 15
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1175 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8035 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
MAR 24
Introduced in House
MAR 24
Referred 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8035
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedMar 24, 2026
Last actionApr 17, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · INTELLIGENCE (PERMANENT SELECT) COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2026
House BillHR 8035Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 17, 2026
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