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.
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.
Summary
The bill lengthens the authority of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act until April 20, 2029 and tightens rules on how the FBI and other agencies can collect and use communications of U.S. persons. It requires a warrant or probable‑cause showing before targeting a U.S. person and creates criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosures, improper queries, or false statements to oversight courts. The changes aim to balance national‑security surveillance with stronger privacy protections.
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