S. 4444: To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through May 21, 2026, and for other purposes.

This bill proposes to extend particular provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) related to foreign intelligence gathering through May 21, 2026. The key aspects of the bill are as follows:

Public Release of Court Opinion

It mandates that, by May 12, 2026, the Director of National Intelligence, in coordination with the Attorney General, must publicly release a specific court opinion from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court dated March 17, 2026. This opinion pertains to section 702 of FISA, which allows surveillance of foreign persons outside the United States. The release will include redactions necessary to safeguard intelligence sources and methods.

Extension of FISA Authorities

The bill extends the expiration date for certain authorities under title VII of FISA, specifically:

• Current Date Change: The current repeal date of April 30, 2026, will be changed to May 21, 2026. This extension impacts provisions that allow for the collection of foreign intelligence information from non-U.S. persons.
• Legal References: The amendments will adjust the relevant U.S. Code references to reflect the new expiration date in both 50 U.S.C. 1881 and 18 U.S.C. 2511.

Effective Date

The changes introduced by this legislation will take effect either upon the bill's enactment or on April 29, 2026, whichever occurs first.

Summary of Impact

This bill primarily continues the authority for foreign intelligence surveillance under specified conditions and outlines a process for greater transparency regarding the legal assessments of such actions.

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