FISA Accountability and Extension Act of 2026 amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to extend civil liability for unauthorized disclosures.
The FISA Accountability and Extension Act of 2026 amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to extend civil liability for unauthorized disclosures of information acquired under section 702. It also modifies procedures for amicus curiae designation, requiring the Speaker of the House and the majority leader of the Senate to submit lists of individuals for consideration. The act further ensures Members and designated staff can observe proceedings in their entirety and provides for visual and audio access if physical space is unavailable.
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