Bill · H.R. 9238· House(119-HR-9238)
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.
- Introduced
- 6/10/2026
- Last activity
- 6/11/2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221).
- Sponsored by
- Eric Crawford
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Failed
What this bill would do
This bill amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. Its primary purpose is to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. Specifically, it changes the repeal date from June 12, 2026, to July 2, 2026.
Yes
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+5
Extends foreign intelligence surveillance authorities used for counter-terrorism.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
Extends federal intelligence gathering and surveillance authorities.
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?+3
Maintains FISA authorities that may enable expanded surveillance capabilities.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-6
The extension of FISA authorities continues potential privacy intrusions.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?-5
Extends surveillance authorities which may negatively impact individual data privacy.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-3
Maintains secretive foreign intelligence authorities.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to passFailed 198–218
The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not.
06/11/2026 · Roll call 221 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extension of Intelligence Authorities: By extending the repeal date to July 2, 2026, the bill maintains the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (Section 1(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Extended Surveillance Authorities: The bill extends the date that title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 would have been repealed, moving it from June 12, 2026, to July 2, 2026 (Section 1(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+5Increases Domestic Surveillance+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Privacy Rights-6Improves Government Transparency-3
- 6/11/2026
- Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221).
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4098-4099)
- 6/10/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9238.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4079-4083; text: CR H4079)
- Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-9115: 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.
- 119-S-4760: A bill 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.
- 119-S-4764: A bill 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.