S.4738

A bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, protections relating to warrantless queries for the communications of United States persons, and for other purposes.

Introduced·6/10/26

Federal SB4738 extends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 and modifies warrantless query protections for U.S. persons.

Federal SB4738 extends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702, which governs the collection of foreign intelligence information outside the United States, until March 12, 2027. The bill also introduces new protections for warrantless queries for the communications of U.S. persons. It defines "covered persons" as U.S. persons or those reasonably believed to be in the U.S. at the time of the query or communication.

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Where it stands

Current
Select Intelligence Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jun 10

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.