Bill extends surveillance power until June 2026

What it does

The bill extends Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. This law lets the government watch foreign intelligence targets. No warrant is needed. The extension lasts until June 12, 2026. The bill took effect right away.

Who it affects

The bill affects all citizens. The government says it needs this power for national security. Civil liberties groups say there is not enough oversight.

One thing to notice

The bill extends an old power without a full debate in Congress. The text does not say if new safeguards were added.

From the analysis of the bill text, linked under Primary records below.

Where it stands

1 cosponsor: 1 Democrats.

• Apr 30, 2026 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in Senate”
• Apr 30, 2026 — Passed the House · Congress.gov: “On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 111…”
• Apr 30, 2026 — Passed both chambers · Congress.gov: “Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed…”
• Apr 30, 2026 — Signed into law · Congress.gov: “Became Public Law No: 119-87”
• Apr 30, 2026 — Sent to president · Congress.gov: “Presented to President”
• Apr 30, 2026 — Floor vote scheduled · Congress.gov: “Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill”

Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.

Words to know

• Title VII — A part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that lets the government watch foreign targets.
• warrant — A court order that gives permission to search or watch someone.
• surveillance — Watching or listening to someone or something.
• civil liberties — Basic rights and freedoms that protect people from government power.
• oversight — Watching and checking that someone follows the rules.