To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities...
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.
This bill, HB9238, aims to modify the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend certain authorities under title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. It was introduced in the House on June 10, 2026, by Eric Crawford. The bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Intelligence for further consideration. Recently, on June 11, 2026, it was debated in the House, but it failed to pass as it did not achieve the required two-thirds majority vote, with 198 members voting in favor and 218 against.
The bill would impact how intelligence agencies can conduct surveillance on foreign entities to gather information about potential threats to the United States. It affects law enforcement and intelligence agencies that rely on these authorities to protect national security. If passed, it would grant these agencies extended powers to monitor and investigate foreign targets. Currently, the bill has not passed and remains in the legislative process.
Key actions include its introduction, referral to committees, and a failed vote in the House. The bill's future status will depend on whether it is reconsidered or amended to gain enough support for passage.
