# FISA Section 702

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-12**: FISA Section 702 expires at midnight — Unless extended, the legal authority for foreign intelligence collection under Section 702 lapses at the end of Friday.
- **2026-06-12**: FISA Section 702 expires at midnight — Unless extended, the legal authority for foreign intelligence collection under Section 702 lapses at the end of Friday.
- **2026-06-11**: House defeats temporary FISA 702 extension — The House voted 198-218 against a temporary extension of the surveillance law, with Democrats and some Republicans opposing due to the acting DNI appointment.
- **2026-06-11**: Senate considers last-ditch vote — The Senate may attempt its own vote on an extension later Thursday, but prospects are dim.
- **2026-06-11**: House defeats temporary FISA 702 extension — The House voted 198-218 against a temporary extension of the surveillance law, with Democrats and some Republicans opposing due to the acting DNI appointment.
- **2026-06-11**: Senate considers last-ditch vote — The Senate may attempt its own vote on an extension later Thursday, but prospects are dim.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### FISA 702 Surveillance Gap After 198-218 Vote Threatens Cyber Defense
2026-06-11 21:43:42 · Sector: cyber · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The imminent expiration of FISA Section 702 could strip U.S. cyber defenders of key foreign intelligence flows. With the World Cup and national celebrations underway, the gap may embolden state-sponsored threat actors and complicate incident response.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/fisa-702-cyber-intel-gap-198-vote

### 198-218 Vote Blocks FISA 702 Extension, Creating Unprecedented Legal Void
2026-06-11 21:42:35 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The House’s rejection of a FISA 702 extension creates an imminent legal vacuum for foreign intelligence collection. Courts, litigators, and compliance officers must brace for cascading effects on evidence admissibility, FISA Court jurisdiction, and statutory interpretation.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/fisa-702-legal-lapse-198-vote

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