To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.

This bill would extend the legal authorities under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through October 20, 2027. These authorities allow the government to conduct electronic surveillance on non-U.S. persons located outside the United States to obtain foreign intelligence information. Additionally, the bill would extend transition procedures to ensure that any existing surveillance orders or directives remain in effect until their scheduled expiration dates even if the underlying law expires.

The bill affects non-U.S. persons located outside of the United States whose communications may be targeted for foreign intelligence purposes. It also impacts U.S. persons whose information may be incidentally acquired and subsequently queried during these surveillance activities. Additionally, the legislation affects federal agencies and personnel authorized to conduct electronic surveillance under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

• Extension of Title VII authorities. Extends the legal authorities under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through October 20, 2027. These authorities generally govern electronic surveillance and other methods used to acquire foreign intelligence information regarding targets located outside the United States.
• Continuation of transition procedures. Extends specific transition procedures that apply if Title VII authorities expire. These procedures ensure that any existing orders, authorizations, or directives remain in effect until their individual expiration dates.

The bill extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act through October 20, 2027. It also maintains transition procedures that allow existing orders, authorizations, or directives to remain in effect until their individual expiration dates should the Title VII authorities expire.

This bill amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities and transition procedures of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) through October 20, 2027. These authorities include Section 702, which governs the acquisition of foreign intelligence information from non-U.S. persons located outside the United States.

The bill aims to extend the legal authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through October 20, 2027, ensuring the continued ability to conduct electronic surveillance of non-U.S. persons located outside the United States for foreign intelligence purposes. It also maintains transition procedures to preserve existing surveillance orders and directives in the event that these authorities expire.