H.R. 8322, Public Law 119-84

The extension temporarily preserves federal foreign intelligence surveillance powers and aligns transition procedures with the new expiration date.

What the law does ​

• Extends Title VII surveillance authorities through April 30, 2026.
• Schedules Title VII for repeal effective April 30, 2026.
• Ties transition procedures for Title VII activities to the updated repeal date.
• Makes the changes effective upon enactment on April 18, 2026.

Who it affects ​

• Federal officials conducting foreign intelligence surveillance under Title VII.
• People and entities subject to surveillance activities authorized under Title VII.

Context ​

Title VII activities remain governed by transition procedures tied to the April 30, 2026, repeal date.

Breakdown ​

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes. ​

This law extends the surveillance authorities in title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act through April 30, 2026. It also updates the related transition procedures to use that repeal date.

Key takeaways

• Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is scheduled to be repealed effective April 30, 2026.
• The transition procedures for activities conducted under title VII remain tied to the updated repeal date.
• The changes took effect when the law was enacted on April 18, 2026.