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.

Bill Number: H.R. 9238
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Status: Failed House
Latest Action: 2026-06-11: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221).
Last Updated: 2026-07-01T21:46:04Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This legislation aims to temporarily extend the expiration date of authorities under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, which governs certain surveillance programs for foreign intelligence purposes.

Key Provisions

Date Extension: Amends Section 403(b) of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to change the repeal date from June 12, 2026, to July 2, 2026, for both the main authorities and related criminal code provisions.
Effective Date: The changes take effect on the earlier of the bill's enactment or June 11, 2026.
Scope: The bill focuses solely on a short-term delay in the sunset of these authorities, without introducing new rules or modifications.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The primary change is a 20-day extension of the current expiration timeline for Title VII authorities, building on prior extensions under Public Law 119-87. No other alterations to the underlying surveillance framework are made.

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: Intelligence and law enforcement entities can continue using Title VII authorities for an additional short period, supporting ongoing foreign intelligence collection efforts.
Citizens: U.S. persons may see incidental effects from data collection involving foreign targets, though the bill does not expand or alter these practices.
International Relations: The extension maintains existing mechanisms for monitoring non-U.S. persons abroad, potentially affecting diplomatic or intelligence-sharing ties with other countries.

Main Stakeholders Affected

U.S. intelligence community agencies responsible for foreign surveillance.
Members of Congress involved in oversight of intelligence laws.
Foreign individuals and entities subject to Title VII targeting.
U.S. persons whose communications may be incidentally acquired during foreign intelligence activities.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

This measure represents a brief, technical adjustment to a longstanding surveillance statute, preserving the status quo for a limited time without addressing broader debates on privacy protections or oversight mechanisms. It carries implications for the balance between national security needs and individual rights under the Fourth Amendment, though the bill itself introduces no new constitutional questions.

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Sponsor

Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]

Recent Actions

2026-06-11: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221). (Roll call 221)
2026-06-11: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221). (Roll call 221)
2026-06-11: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4098-4099)
2026-06-10: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2026-06-10: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9238.
2026-06-10: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4079-4083; text: CR H4079)
2026-06-10: Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2026-06-10: 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.
2026-06-10: 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.
2026-06-10: Introduced in House
2026-06-10: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

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. — issued 2026-06-10 — PDF (2 pages)