H.R. 9238 · 119th Congress
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.
H.R. 9238 extends the legal authority for certain foreign intelligence surveillance programs targeting non-U.S.
Where it is in the process
Latest action: At 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.
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What it costs
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