What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
This bill extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2, 2026. Title VII of FISA generally addresses electronic surveillance and other methods of acquiring foreign intelligence information that are directed at targets outside the United States. Title VII includes surveillance under Section 702, which 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 queried (searched) under certain circumstances. For additional information, see CRS In Focus, IF11451 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) ; and CRS Report, R48592 FISA Section 702 and the 2024 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act .
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HR.9238
House
198-218
FAILED
Independents
198 yea
218 nay
⚠️ 12 members broke with party on this vote
Action Timeline
2026-06-11
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221).
2026-06-11
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221).
2026-06-11
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4098-4099)
2026-06-10
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.
2026-06-10
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9238.
2026-06-10
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4079-4083; text: CR H4079)
2026-06-10
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2026-06-10
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
2026-06-10
Introduced in House
2026-06-10
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.9238 pass?
HR.9238 is still alive. Current stage: INTRODUCED. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.9238 do?
This bill extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2, 2026. Title VII of FISA generally addresses electronic surveillance and other methods of acquiring foreign intelligence information that are directed at targets outside the United States. Title VII includes surveillance under Section 702, which 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 subsequent…
Who sponsored HR.9238?
HR.9238 was sponsored by Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-Arkansas).
Who voted against HR.9238?
12 members broke with their party on this vote.
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