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.
The provisions, in plain language.
Extends the expiration date of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 surveillance authorities (Title VII of FISA, including Section 702) from June 12, 2026 to June 12, 2029, giving the federal government three additional years to conduct intelligence collection on non-U.S. persons located outside the United States.
Amends Section 702(n)(1) of FISA — the specific new text replacing this subsection is not reproduced in the version provided; it governs some aspect of the Section 702 program's procedures or limits.
Adds a new subsection to Section 702 of FISA — the content of this new subsection is not reproduced in the version provided; it establishes a new rule or procedure within the Section 702 surveillance framework.
Amends Section 706(a)(2) of FISA — the specific new text replacing this paragraph is not reproduced in the version provided; Section 706 governs reporting and oversight of Section 702 acquisitions.
Amends Section 709 of FISA — the specific new text is not reproduced in the version provided; Section 709 governs definitions and general provisions of the surveillance program.
Requires the Attorney General, within 60 days, to revoke prior Congressional-access procedures and issue new ones ensuring that Members of Congress and designated staff can attend any Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) or FISC Review Court proceedings.
Narrows the approval chain for certain Section 702 targeting actions by removing the option for a 'supervisor or employee of equivalent or greater rank' to authorize those actions — the specific approval tier that can now grant authorization is reduced.
Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to audit the Section 702 targeting procedures — including technical mechanisms, implementation, and operations — and to report findings to four Congressional intelligence and judiciary committees within one year.
Inserts a new provision into the Federal Reserve Act after Section 16 — the new text is not reproduced in the version provided; it establishes some new rule or authority within the Federal Reserve's legal framework.
Who it helps · who it burdens.
Who it helps
- U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agenciesThe three-year extension (provision 1) continues the legal authority to conduct Section 702 foreign intelligence collection, allowing agencies to maintain existing surveillance programs without interruption.
- Members of Congress and their designated staffProvision 6 requires new procedures guaranteeing access to FISC proceedings, expanding Congressional oversight and transparency rights.
Who it burdens
- Attorney General / Department of JusticeMust revoke existing FISC-access procedures and issue new compliant ones within 60 days (provision 6), creating an administrative obligation.
- Comptroller General / GAOMust conduct a detailed audit of Section 702 targeting procedures and submit a report to Congress within one year (provision 8).
Who opposes it
- Non-U.S. persons located outside the United States subject to Section 702 collectionThe three-year extension (provision 1) continues foreign intelligence surveillance of this population for an additional three years beyond what was previously authorized.