H.R. 7888 · 118th Congress

Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act

Introduced on Apr 9, 2024 by Laurel M. Lee (R-FL-15). Became Public Law 118-49.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 118-49
Introduced
Apr 9, 2024
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

Subjects

  • Civil actions and liability
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional leadership
  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Lawyers and legal services
  • Members of Congress
  • Performance measurement

Summary

The Congressional Research Service has not summarized this measure yet.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Laurel M. LeeR-FL-15Sponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Apr 12, 2024· House· Amendments· Failed 212–212
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Apr 12, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 269–153
  3. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Apr 12, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 268–152
  4. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Apr 12, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 227–193
  5. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Apr 12, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 236–186
  6. On Passage
    Apr 12, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 273–147
  7. Table Motion to Reconsider
    Apr 15, 2024· House· Procedural· Passed 259–128
  8. On the Cloture Motion
    Apr 18, 2024· Senate· Cloture· Cloture Motion Agreed to 67–32
  9. On the Motion to Proceed
    Apr 19, 2024· Senate· Procedural· Motion to Proceed Agreed to 62–30
  10. On the Amendment
    Apr 19, 2024· Senate· Amendments· Amendment Rejected 31–61
  11. On the Amendment
    Apr 19, 2024· Senate· Amendments· Amendment Rejected 17–75
  12. On the Amendment
    Apr 19, 2024· Senate· Amendments· Amendment Rejected 34–58
  13. On the Amendment
    Apr 19, 2024· Senate· Amendments· Amendment Rejected 11–81
  14. On the Amendment
    Apr 19, 2024· Senate· Amendments· Amendment Rejected 42–50
  15. On the Amendment
    Apr 19, 2024· Senate· Amendments· Amendment Rejected 40–53
  16. On Passage of the Bill
    Apr 19, 2024· Senate· Passage· Bill Passed 60–34

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Apr 9, 2024Introduced in House
  2. Apr 9, 2024Introduced in House
  3. Apr 9, 2024 · HouseReferred 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.
  4. Apr 9, 2024 · HouseReferred 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.
  5. Apr 10, 2024 · HouseRules 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.
  6. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseRules 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.
  7. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1137. (consideration: CR H2328-2359; text: CR H2337-2345)
  8. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseRule 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.
  9. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1137 and Rule XVIII.
  10. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Meuser to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  11. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 7888.
  12. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  13. Apr 12, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  14. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  15. Apr 12, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  16. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  17. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  18. Apr 12, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  19. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  20. Apr 12, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  21. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  22. Apr 12, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  23. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 7888.
  24. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  25. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  26. Apr 12, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 273 - 147 (Roll no. 119).House · Roll call 119
  27. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 273 - 147 (Roll no. 119).House · Roll call 119
  28. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid upon the table. Objection heard.
  29. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseMs. Lee (FL) moved to reconsider.
  30. Apr 12, 2024 · HouseMr. Turner moved to table the motion to reconsider
  31. Apr 12, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  32. Apr 15, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2382-2383)
  33. Apr 15, 2024 · HouseMr. Turner moved to table the motion to reconsider
  34. Apr 15, 2024 · HouseOn motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by recorded vote: 259 - 128 (Roll no. 120).House · Roll call 120
  35. Apr 15, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table.
  36. Apr 15, 2024 · SenateReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day April 10, 2024).
  37. Apr 15, 2024 · SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 365.
  38. Apr 16, 2024 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2762)
  39. Apr 16, 2024 · SenateCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2762)
  40. Apr 17, 2024 · SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2797)
  41. Apr 18, 2024 · SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2833)
  42. Apr 18, 2024 · SenateCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 32. Record Vote Number: 141. (CR S2838)Senate · Roll call 141
  43. Apr 19, 2024 · SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2907)
  44. Apr 19, 2024 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 30. Record Vote Number: 143.Senate · Roll call 143
  45. Apr 19, 2024 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2921-2928)
  46. Apr 19, 2024Passed/agreed to in Senate: 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.Senate · Roll call 150
  47. Apr 19, 2024 · SenatePassed 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.Senate · Roll call 150
  48. Apr 20, 2024 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  49. Apr 20, 2024Presented to President.
  50. Apr 20, 2024 · HousePresented to President.
  51. Apr 20, 2024Signed by President.
  52. Apr 20, 2024Signed by President.
  53. Apr 20, 2024Became Public Law No: 118-49.
  54. Apr 20, 2024Became Public Law No: 118-49.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. AT&T Services, Inc.8 reports
    $10.3M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AT&T TECHNICAL SERVICES COMPANY, INC$10.2M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 94%
  2. IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA, LLC4 reports
    $210K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA LLC$33.5M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 91%
  3. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY COUNCIL4 reports
    $2.9M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC$271.1K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  4. Airlines for America3 reports
    $270K reported (all issues)
  5. DUE PROCESS INSTITUTE3 reports
    $80K reported (all issues)
  6. American Civil Liberties Union2 reports
    $880K reported (all issues)
  7. ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION2 reports
    $30K reported (all issues)
  8. Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)
  9. Demand Progress Action, Inc1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)
  10. Equinix, Inc.1 report
    Federal contractor: EQUINIX, INC.$16.5M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  11. Heritage Action for America1 report
    $260K reported (all issues)
  12. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)1 report
    $15K reported (all issues)
  13. Sergeants Benevolent Association of New York City1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2024.

Sources and method

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  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.