Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

Bill Number: S. 1318
Origin Chamber: Senate
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2026-06-05: Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1318 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 164.
Last Updated: 2026-07-08T16:39:17Z

AI-Generated Summary

Summary of S. 1318 (Engrossed Amendment House Version)

Purpose

This legislation, retitled the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, aims to enhance oversight and civil liberties protections in foreign intelligence surveillance under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA, a law allowing U.S. intelligence agencies to collect communications for foreign intelligence purposes without warrants when targeting non-U.S. persons abroad). It also prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing or facilitating a central bank digital currency (CBDC, a digital form of national currency issued by a central bank).

Key Provisions

Title I: Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act

Civil Liberties Review (Sec. 101): Requires the FBI to submit monthly written statements on U.S. person queries (searches of collected data using U.S. citizens' or residents' identifiers) to the Civil Liberties Protection Officer in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The Officer reviews for compliance and refers potential abuses to the Intelligence Community Inspector General for investigation.
Criminal Penalties (Sec. 102): Adds felony penalties (up to 5 years imprisonment) for FBI personnel who knowingly violate U.S. person query procedures or falsify compliance.
Targeting U.S. Persons (Sec. 103): Explicitly prohibits intentional targeting of U.S. persons under Section 702; requires traditional warrants, court orders, or other FISA titles for surveilling them.
Congressional Access (Sec. 104): Directs the Attorney General to issue new procedures ensuring specified Members of Congress and staff can attend Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) proceedings.
Attorney Approval (Sec. 105): Mandates attorney (not just supervisor) approval for FBI U.S. person queries.
GAO Audit (Sec. 106): Requires a Government Accountability Office audit of Section 702 targeting procedures, with a report to congressional committees within one year.
Extension of Authorities (Sec. 107): Extends Section 702 sunset from April 30, 2026, to April 30, 2029.

Title II: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act

Prohibitions on Fed Banks (Secs. 202-203): Bars Federal Reserve Banks from offering financial products/services or accounts directly to individuals, or issuing CBDC directly or indirectly (e.g., through intermediaries). Applies to any "substantially similar" digital asset.
Board of Governors Ban (Sec. 204): Prohibits the Federal Reserve Board from testing, developing, or using CBDC for monetary policy. Defines CBDC as digital money denominated in U.S. dollars, a direct Fed liability, and widely available to the public. Exception for open, permissionless, private digital dollars preserving cash-like privacy.
Sense of Congress (Sec. 205): States the Federal Reserve lacks authority to issue CBDC without explicit congressional approval under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution (Congress's power over money).

Significant Changes to Existing Law

FISA Amendments: Introduces monthly civil liberties reviews, criminal penalties for query misuse, stricter targeting prohibitions, attorney approvals, and a GAO audit—building on prior reforms while extending Section 702 by three years.
Federal Reserve Act Amendments: New explicit bans on Fed involvement in CBDC or individual-facing services, filling a perceived gap in current law.

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: Increases compliance burdens and oversight for FBI, ODNI, and intelligence inspectors; limits Fed's digital innovation; extends surveillance tools but with safeguards.
Citizens: Enhances privacy protections against unwarranted U.S. person data queries; blocks potential government surveillance via CBDC.
International Relations: No direct impact, though FISA changes may affect foreign intelligence collection efficiency.

Main Stakeholders

Intelligence Community (FBI, ODNI, Inspectors General): Subject to new reviews, penalties, and audits.
U.S. Citizens/Residents: Protected from improper surveillance queries and CBDC-related privacy risks.
Federal Reserve: Restricted from CBDC development and individual services.
Congress: Gains better FISC access and audit reports.
Financial Institutions: Cannot intermediary CBDC issuance.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Constitutional: Reinforces Fourth Amendment protections (against unreasonable searches) via query limits and warrant requirements for U.S. persons; invokes Congress's monetary powers to limit Fed actions.
Legal: Criminalizes procedural violations, potentially increasing accountability but risking operational challenges for intelligence work.
Political: Balances surveillance renewal with privacy reforms amid debates on government overreach; signals strong congressional opposition to CBDC as a "surveillance" tool.

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Sponsor

Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Cosponsors (20)

Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA], Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

Recent Actions

2026-06-05: Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1318 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 164. (Roll call 164)
2026-04-29: Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
2026-04-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-04-29: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 142). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3160-3161) (Roll call 142)
2026-04-29: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 142). (Roll call 142)
2026-04-29: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-04-29: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1318.
2026-04-29: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
2026-04-29: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3160-3168)
2026-04-29: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
2025-11-20: Held at the desk.
2025-11-20: Received in the House.
2025-11-20: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2025-11-20: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399; text: CR S8399)
2025-11-20: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Bill Versions

Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act — issued 2026-04-29 — PDF (16 pages)
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act — issued 2025-11-20 — PDF (6 pages)
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act — issued 2025-04-07 — PDF (4 pages)
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act — issued 2025-10-22 — PDF (6 pages)