01 — The Text
What.
- Extends Title VII of FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) authorities through October 20, 2027.
- Title VII allows the government to monitor communications of foreign intelligence targets without individual warrants.
- This is a reauthorization of existing surveillance tools, not new powers.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Affects: Intelligence agencies (NSA, FBI, CIA) and their ability to conduct overseas surveillance operations.
- Tradeoff: Enables faster foreign threat detection versus civil liberties advocates' concerns about scope and oversight.
- Congress must periodically reauthorize these powers or they expire—this extends the deadline by roughly one year.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Failed in the House on April 17, 2026 (197-228 vote). The procedural motion to consider the bill was rejected.
- Supporters can attempt to bring it back for another vote or negotiate a revised version.
- Track this bill at Congress.gov; contact your House representative if you want to express a position on surveillance authority.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Apr 17, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 17, 2026 — On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 197 - 228 (Roll no. 124).
- Apr 16, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1175.
- Apr 16, 2026 — Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2948-2955; text: CR H2948)
- Apr 15, 2026 — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 71.
- Apr 15, 2026 — Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8035 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
- Apr 15, 2026 — The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-610, by Mr. Scott, Austin.