President Trump Signs Bill Extending FISA Section 702 Authorities Through 2030

WASHINGTON (Substrate) -- President Trump signed S. 4465 into law at the White House on April 30, 2026, extending the authorities under title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. The legislation, which takes effect immediately upon signing, pushes back the expiration of these powers from December 31, 2027, to 2030.

S. intelligence agencies, including the National Security Agency, which rely on title VII to conduct warrantless surveillance on foreign targets.

U.S. persons located outside the United States and handle billions of communications annually, according to standard descriptions of FISA operations. S. persons' communications, though protections under title VII mandate minimization procedures for data involving Americans.

Under the new law, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court must continue certifying annual programs under Section 702, ensuring ongoing judicial oversight. Intelligence agencies are required to submit updated certifications by the end of 2026, a step that initiates a review process for potential modifications in data handling rules.

Congress now has authority to request declassified reports on program effectiveness within 180 days, opening the door for legislative adjustments in future sessions.

Congress last reauthorized title VII in 2018, extending it through 2023. That measure built on the original Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, passed in 1978 to regulate domestic surveillance in response to Watergate-era abuses.