Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1175
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Failed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T08:06:34Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the legislation This resolution sets the procedural rules for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on H.R. 8035. That bill would extend the authorities in title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (a law governing certain intelligence-gathering activities) through October 20, 2027.
Key provisions outlined
- All procedural objections to considering the bill are removed.
- The bill is treated as already read in full.
- All procedural objections to the bill’s specific sections are removed.
- Debate is limited to one hour, split equally between the leaders of the Judiciary Committee and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (or their designees).
- After debate, the House moves directly to a final vote, with only one possible motion to send the bill back to committee allowed.
Significant changes to existing law introduced The resolution itself does not amend any statute. It temporarily changes standard House floor procedures for this specific bill by waiving normal points of order and limiting debate and amendments.
Potential impacts
- Government agencies involved in foreign intelligence collection could continue operating under the extended authorities without interruption if the underlying bill passes.
- Citizens may see continued application of the surveillance rules addressed in the bill.
- International relations could be affected because the authorities involve collection of information about foreign targets.
Main stakeholders affected by this legislation
- House members, especially those on the Judiciary and Intelligence committees.
- Executive branch agencies responsible for intelligence activities.
- Individuals and companies whose communications may be subject to the surveillance provisions in the underlying bill.
- Advocacy groups focused on privacy and civil liberties.
Notable legal, constitutional, or political implications The resolution enables consideration of legislation that extends surveillance authorities, which raises questions about the balance between national security needs and protections against unreasonable searches under the Constitution. The procedural shortcuts it creates can affect how thoroughly the House examines these issues before a vote.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-04-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-04-17: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 197 - 228 (Roll no. 124). (Roll call 124)
- 2026-04-17: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 197 - 228 (Roll no. 124). (Roll call 124)
- 2026-04-16: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1175.
- 2026-04-16: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2948-2955; text: CR H2948)
- 2026-04-15: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 71.
- 2026-04-15: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8035 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
- 2026-04-15: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-610, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
- 2026-04-15: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-610, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (4 pages)