S. 4465: 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.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-04-30 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-30 — Became Public Law No: 119-87. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Public Law, 2026-04-30):
This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 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.
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Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mark R. Warner | D VA (original cosponsor) 2026-04-30 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4465?
S. 4465 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: 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..
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