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.
Executive Summary
This bill provides a clean, short-term reauthorization of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), most notably Section 702, extending its sunset date to October 20, 2027. The legislation is designed to prevent a lapse in critical foreign intelligence gathering authorities while Congress continues to debate broader, more contentious surveillance reform packages. By setting the new sunset to late 2027, it pushes the next major reauthorization fight past the immediate election cycle and into the next administration.
Arguments For
- National Security Continuity: Prevents a dangerous lapse in Section 702 authorities, which the Intelligence Community considers its most vital tool for counterterrorism, counter-proliferation, and counter-espionage.
- Political Expediency: Punts a highly fractured, cross-partisan debate over warrant requirements and surveillance reform past the immediate legislative calendar, providing breathing room for leadership.
Likely Supporters
Arguments Against
- Civil Liberties Concerns: Fails to include significant reforms demanded by privacy advocates, such as a strict warrant requirement for U.S. person queries.
- Base Alienation: Angers both the libertarian right and progressive left who have formed a vocal coalition demanding structural overhauls to FISA before any reauthorization is granted.
Likely Opponents
📋 Key Provisions
- Extends the sunset date for Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to October 20, 2027.
- Updates transition procedures to align with the new 2027 repeal date, striking outdated references to previous reauthorization acts.
- Sets the effective date as the earlier of the bill's enactment or April 19, 2026, ensuring no lapse in intelligence gathering authority.
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Extends the repeal date of Title VII of FISA to October 20, 2027.
"effective October 20, 2027, title VII"
Updates transition procedures by striking references to previous reauthorization acts.
"thorization Act of 2017 and the Reforming In"
Sets the effective date to the earlier of enactment or April 19, 2026.
"this section shall take effect on the earlier"