118th Congress · HOUSE BILLENACTED

H.R. 7888 — Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act

“To reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.”

Armed forces and national security
Introduced Apr 9, 2024
Last action Apr 20, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Apr 9, 2024
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Referred
Apr 9, 2024
Select Intelligence · Judiciary
Step 3
Committee
Apr 12, 2024
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House floor
Apr 12, 2024
Passed House
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Senate
Apr 19, 2024
Passed Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
Apr 20, 2024
SummaryCRS Summary

This act reauthorizes Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for two years and makes changes to FISA, including expanding restrictions on surveillance under Section 702. (Section 702 concerns acquiring communications of non-U.S. persons believed to be outside the United States to obtain foreign intelligence information. Information about U.S. persons may incidentally be acquired by this type of surveillance and subsequently searched or queried under certain circumstances.) Changes to FISA include requiring applications for electronic surveillance or a physical search under FISA to be supported by sworn statements and limiting the use of information derived from polit...

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Roll Call Votes · 16
SENATEpassageApr 20, 2024

On Passage of the Bill H.R. 7888

H.R. 7888

Bill Passed
SENATEamendmentApr 20, 2024

Amendment No. 1840

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1840 to H.R. 7888 (No short title on file) · H.R. 7888

To appropriately address the use of amici curiae in Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court proceedings and to require adequate disclosure of relevant information in Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 applications.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEamendmentApr 20, 2024

Amendment No. 1841

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1841 to H.R. 7888 (No short title on file) · H.R. 7888

To prohibit warrantless access to the communications and other information of United States persons.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEamendmentApr 20, 2024

Amendment No. 1828

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1828 to H.R. 7888 (No short title on file) · H.R. 7888

To prohibit the use of authorities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to surveil United States persons, to prohibit queries under such Act using search terms associated with United States persons, and to prohibit the use of information acquired under such Act in any criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding or as part of any criminal, civil, or administrative investigation.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEamendmentApr 20, 2024

Amendment No. 1820

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1820 to H.R. 7888 (No short title on file) · H.R. 7888

To strike section 25, relating to definition of electronic communication service provider.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEamendmentApr 20, 2024

Amendment No. 1834

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1834 to H.R. 7888 (No short title on file) · H.R. 7888

To strike the prohibition on political appointees being involved in the approval of queries by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEamendmentApr 20, 2024

Amendment No. 1829

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1829 to H.R. 7888 (No short title on file) · H.R. 7888

To append the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEproceduralApr 20, 2024

On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7888

H.R. 7888

Motion to Proceed Agreed to
SENATEclotureApr 18, 2024

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 7888

H.R. 7888

Cloture Motion Agreed to
HOUSEunknownApr 15, 2024

Table Motion to Reconsider: H R 7888 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act

H.R. 7888

Passed
HOUSEpassageApr 12, 2024

On Passage: H R 7888 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act

H.R. 7888

Passed
HOUSEamendmentApr 12, 2024

Turner of Ohio Amendment No. 6

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 6 to H R 7888 · H.R. 7888

To modify the definition of electronic communication service provider under section 702

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentApr 12, 2024

Waltz of Florida Amendment No. 5

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H R 7888 · H.R. 7888

To enable the use of section 702 information to vet foreigners traveling to the United States

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentApr 12, 2024

Crenshaw of Texas Amendment No. 4

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 4 to H R 7888 · H.R. 7888

To modify the definition of foreign intelligence under section 702

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentApr 12, 2024

Roy of Texas Amendment No. 2

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 7888 · H.R. 7888

To require the FBI to report to Congress on a quarterly basis the number of U.S. person queries conducted and permits Congressional leadership to attend Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court proceedings

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentApr 12, 2024

Biggs of Arizona Amendment No. 1

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 7888 · H.R. 7888

To prohibit warrantless searches of U.S. person communications in the FISA 702 database, with exceptions for imminent threats to life or bodily harm, consent searches, or known cybersecurity threat signatures

Failed
Timeline · 48 actions
Apr 20, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 20, 2024
Presented to President.
Apr 20, 2024
Signed by President.
Apr 20, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-49.
Apr 19, 2024
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Apr 19, 2024
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 30. Record Vote Number: 143.
Apr 19, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Apr 19, 2024
Passed Senate, under the order of 4/19/2024, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 34. Record Vote Number: 150.ROLL CALLpass
Apr 18, 2024
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Apr 18, 2024
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 32. Record Vote Number: 141.ROLL CALLpass
Apr 17, 2024
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Apr 16, 2024
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Apr 16, 2024
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Apr 15, 2024
Considered as unfinished business.
Apr 15, 2024
Mr. Turner moved to table the motion to reconsider
Apr 15, 2024
On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by recorded vote: 259 - 128 (Roll no. 120).
Apr 15, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table.
Apr 15, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day April 10, 2024).
Apr 15, 2024
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 365.
Apr 12, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1137 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.
Apr 12, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1137.
Apr 12, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.
Apr 12, 2024
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1137 and Rule XVIII.
Apr 12, 2024
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Meuser to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 12, 2024
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 7888.
Apr 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1137, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 1.
Apr 12, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Turner demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1137, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 2.
Apr 12, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Turner demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1137, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cline amendment No. 3.
Apr 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1137, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 4.
Apr 12, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1137, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waltz amendment No. 5.
Apr 12, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waltz amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jayapal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1137, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner amendment No. 6.
Apr 12, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Turner amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Turner demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 12, 2024
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 7888.
Apr 12, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 12, 2024
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Apr 12, 2024
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 273 - 147 (Roll no. 119).ROLL CALLpass
Apr 12, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid upon the table. Objection heard.
Apr 12, 2024
Ms. Lee (FL) moved to reconsider.
Apr 12, 2024
Mr. Turner moved to table the motion to reconsider
Apr 12, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to table the motion to reconsider and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Luna demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 10, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1125 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 7888 and one hour of general debate on H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit provided on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.
Apr 9, 2024
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2024
Referred 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.
Apr 9, 2024
Referred 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.