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H.R. 9238 · Armed Forces and National Security
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.
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221).
What does this mean?

This bill keeps a government surveillance program running until July 2, 2026, instead of letting it expire. The program lets U.S. intelligence agencies collect electronic communications—like emails and phone data—of foreign people located outside the United States, for the purpose of gathering intelligence about national security threats. Because Americans sometimes communicate with people overseas, their messages can occasionally get swept up in this collection too, and under certain rules, agencies can later search through that data for information involving U.S. persons. This bill doesn't create new surveillance powers or add new rules—it simply extends the existing authority so it doesn't lapse.

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Bill Lifecycle
Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2026
Referred to Committee
Jun 10, 2026
Full action history (9)
Jun 10, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 10, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9238.
Jun 10, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4079-4083; text: CR H4079)
Jun 10, 2026Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 10, 2026Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 10, 2026Introduced in House
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