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FISA Accountability and Extension Act of 2026

2/20/2026, 5:40 PM

Summary of Bill S 3696

The FISA Accountability and Extension Act of 2026, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to address accountability measures and extensions related to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The bill, designated as S. 3696 and introduced on January 27, 2026, focuses on enhancing oversight and potentially extending provisions of FISA. For detailed provisions and directives, the official bill text can be accessed via the provided PDF link: [FISA Accountability and Extension Act of 2026 PDF](https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s3696/BILLS-119s3696is.pdf).

Current Status of Bill S 3696

Bill S 3696 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2026. Bill S 3696 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 27, 2026.  Bill S 3696's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 27, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3696

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3696

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3696

A bill to amend section 5 of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act to ensure Member access to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend section 5 of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act to ensure Member access to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Albert Weiss

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16 hours ago

I think this bill is a step in the right direction for protecting our privacy. It's important to hold our government accountable when it comes to surveillance. This bill affects all Americans who value their privacy rights.