Bills · HR 8512
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8512Armed 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 through April 20, 2029, and for other purposes.
This bill maintains the current legal framework for foreign intelligence collection for an additional three years.AI-written
INTRO APR 27· LAST ACTION APR 27
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AI-writtenExtends the U.S. government's foreign electronic surveillance powers until April 20, 2029.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe surveillance powers extended by this bill are considered essential by the intelligence community for stopping terrorist attacks and responding to cyber threats. However, because the program operates without requiring a warrant for every person monitored, it is a focal point of the national debate over the balance between national security and the privacy rights of U.S. citizens.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends Title VII of FISA
Prevents the expiration of Section 702 surveillance powers, which would otherwise lose legal standing.
PROVISION 02
Sets a new expiration date
Establishes April 20, 2029, as the next deadline for Congress to review and reauthorize these spying authorities.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 27
Introduced in House
APR 27
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 8512
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last actionApr 27, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · INTELLIGENCE (PERMANENT SELECT) COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026
House BillHR 8512Armed 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 through April 20, 2029, and for other purposes.
This bill maintains the current legal framework for foreign intelligence collection for an additional three years.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 27, 2026
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