Bill
HR 8035
Extends Title VII FISA authorities through Oct 20, 2027, then repeals Title VII, with updated transition rules and effective date set at enactment or Apr 19, 2026.
HR 8035 (118th Congress? actually 119th Congress, introduced March 24, 2026) – Summary of the bill to extend Title VII authorities of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 through October 20, 2027
Overview
- Purpose: Extend the standing authorities under Title VII of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 (the section granting certain surveillance authorities) through October 20, 2027, and align related transitional and repeal provisions accordingly. The bill specifies the repeal date of Title VII and adjusts transition procedures accordingly, effectively preserving current FISA Title VII authorities for a defined longer period.
Key provisions (highlights)
1) Extension of repeal date for Title VII
- Section 403(b) amendments:
- Paragraph (1): Replaces the prior language that set a two-year tail after enactment with a new language stating: “effective October 20, 2027, title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881 et seq.) is repealed.” This preserves Title VII authorities until October 20, 2027, at which point Title VII would be repealed.
- Paragraph (2): Mirrors the above for the related 18 U.S.C. 2511 note language, inserting an effective date of October 20, 2027.
2) Extension of transition procedures
- Section 404(b) amendments:
- Paragraph (1)(A): Replaces the heading “TWO YEARS AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THE REFORMING INTELLIGENCE AND SECURING AMERICA ACT” with the term “REPEAL DATE.” The provision updates cross-references to remove prior amendments and clarify that the transition framework applies to the repeal date defined above.
- Paragraph (1)(B) & Paragraph (2): Replaces references to prior amendments (e.g., the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017) with a straightforward reference to “(50 U.S.C. 1881 et seq.).”
3) Effective date
- Section 1(c): The amendments take effect on the earlier of the date of enactment of the bill or April 19, 2026. In practice, this means the extension and related changes could become effective either upon enactment or by a default date if not enacted earlier.
What changes in practice
- The bill preserves the authority granted under Title VII (which covers certain foreign intelligence surveillance authorities under FISA) until October 20, 2027.
- It sets a clear repeal date for Title VII, after which those authorities would terminate unless further legislative action is taken.
- It updates and simplifies cross-references related to transition procedures to reflect the repeal timeline, removing older or conflicting amendments.
Who is affected
- U.S. national security and intelligence framework reliant on Title VII authorities (e.g., surveillance authorities for foreign targets under FISA) would operate under the extended authorities until the repeal date.
- Agencies and actors implementing FISA surveillance under Title VII would need to align with the repeal timeline if Title VII authority ceases on October 20, 2027.
- The general public would be affected indirectly through surveillance authority timelines and potential changes in the regulatory framework governing electronic surveillance.
Procedural and timeline notes
- Introduction date: March 24, 2026.
- Action history indicates referral to Judiciary and Intelligence committees; Rules Committee consideration with a one-hour debate and no amendments (per H. Res. 1175 reported).
- Core timeline: Title VII authorities extended to October 20, 2027; repeal would occur on that date unless further legislation extends or modifies authorities.
Sponsorship
- Primary sponsor: Rep. Rick Crawford (co-sponsor listed).
Bottom line
- HR 8035 is a targeted extension and orderly repeal plan for Title VII authorities under FISA Amendments Act of 2008, providing a concrete end date (October 20, 2027) and updating related transitional provisions to reflect that repeal timeline.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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