S. 4465, Public Law 119-87

The measure prevents the authorities from expiring on April 30, 2026, and keeps the federal surveillance framework in place for about six more weeks.

What the law does ​

• Moves the expiration date from April 30, 2026, to June 12, 2026.
• Applies the extension under related provisions governing the authorities’ scheduled repeal.
• Makes the extension effective on the earlier of enactment or April 29, 2026.

Who it affects ​

• Federal officials who administer foreign intelligence surveillance.
• People and communications covered by Title VII surveillance authorities.

Context ​

The law was approved April 30, 2026.

Breakdown ​

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

This law extends the expiration date for the surveillance authorities in title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act from April 30, 2026, to June 12, 2026. The extension applies under related provisions governing the scheduled repeal of those authorities.

Key takeaways

• Title VII surveillance authorities remain in effect through June 12, 2026.
• The previous expiration date was April 30, 2026.
• The extension takes effect on the earlier of the law’s enactment date or April 29, 2026.
• The law was approved on April 30, 2026.