VoterlyS. 4465: 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.
119th Congress · Sponsored from Arkansas · Became law
What this bill does
This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Title VII of FISA generally addresses electronic surveillance and other methods of acquiring foreign intelligence information that are directed at targets outside the United States. Title VII includes surveillance under Section 702, which concerns acquiring communications of non-U.S. persons believed to be outside the United States to obtain foreign intelligence information. Information about U.S. persons may incidentally be acquired by this type of surveillance and subsequently queried (searched) under certain circumstances.For additional information seeCRS In Focus, IF11451 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA); andCRS Report, R48592 FISA Section 702 and the 2024 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2026-04-30
- Policy area Armed Forces and National Security
- Cosponsors 1
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 119-87.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] introduced S. 4465. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Frequently asked questions
What does S. 4465 do?
This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Title VII of FISA generally addresses electronic surveillance and other methods of acquiring foreign intelligence information that are directed at targe…
Who sponsored S. 4465?
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R) of Arkansas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for S. 4465?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is S. 4465 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates S. 4465 became law.