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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Receives and Signs FISA Extension Bill
Record date · May 11, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Senate formally acknowledged the House's passage and the subsequent signing of S. 4465, a bill that extends existing surveillance authorities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
This document confirms the final legislative processing of S. 4465, which extends the government's legal authority to conduct foreign intelligence surveillance under Title VII of FISA.
Who It Affects
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Federal Intelligence Agencies
The extension of Title VII authorities maintains their legal framework for conducting foreign intelligence surveillance.
General Public
The extension continues the legal authorization for surveillance activities that may involve data collection.
Key Facts
- S. 4465 was passed by the House of Representatives without amendment.
- S. 4465 amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend Title VII authorities of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
- The bill was received by the Secretary of the Senate on April 30, 2026.
- The bill was signed by the Speaker of the House.
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- The bill was signed by the Acting President pro tempore, Mr. Barrasso, on April 30, 2026.
- The signing occurred during a period of Senate adjournment under the authority of a January 3, 2025, Senate order.
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The document confirms the continuation of existing surveillance powers rather than a change in scope.
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