# National Security Agency

Type: government_agency

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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**: Section 702 Lapses — Congress adjourns without passing a reauthorization, causing statutory authority to expire at the end of the day.
- **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)

### 60% of President's Intel at Risk: FISA 702 Lapse Triggers Legal Uncertainty
2026-06-14 12:59:19 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 11

The expiration of FISA Section 702 has created a statutory gap, raising urgent legal questions about the future of warrantless surveillance and potential court battles with service providers. Compliance obligations persist under existing FISC authorizations, but legal experts warn of challenges that could disrupt intelligence flow.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/fisa-702-lapse-legal-challenges-compliance

### 198-218 Vote Blocks FISA 702 Extension, Creating Unprecedented Legal Void
2026-06-11 21:42:35 · Sentiment: Bearish · 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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