Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026

The government would be required to review whether communications equipment and services from certain companies pose national security risks, particularly examining foreign-made technology that could potentially be used for spying or sabotage. This review would help determine if the U.S. should restrict or ban certain communications products and services to protect sensitive government and civilian networks. The measure affects telecommunications companies, equipment manufacturers, and government agencies responsible for national security.

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

The federal government would receive funding authorization for intelligence agencies and activities during 2027, including money for the CIA, various intelligence operations, and the retirement and disability benefits system for CIA employees. This bill determines how much money intelligence agencies can spend on their operations and personnel costs for that fiscal year. The measure affects intelligence workers, CIA retirees, and the overall national security operations that gather and analyze information to protect the country.

A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through May 21, 2026, and for other purposes.

The government's ability to conduct certain types of foreign intelligence surveillance would be extended for several more years under this proposal. Specifically, it would keep in place a law that allows federal agencies to monitor communications involving foreign targets without getting individual court warrants, as long as they follow certain procedures. The extension would last until May 2026, giving Congress time to decide whether to renew, change, or end this surveillance authority again in the future.

A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 18 months.

This bill would temporarily extend a federal surveillance program that allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect communications from foreign targets without individual warrants, keeping it in effect for an additional 18 months. The program affects how the government monitors suspected foreign spies and terrorists, though privacy advocates worry it can inadvertently sweep up communications from Americans. The extension gives Congress more time to debate whether to make the program permanent, modify it, or let it expire.

Protecting Stolen Encrypted Data Act of 2026

This bill would likely create new legal protections and penalties related to stolen encrypted data that affects national security or the military. It probably aims to strengthen how the government handles cases where sensitive encrypted information is stolen, potentially by establishing clearer rules about what counts as a serious crime and what punishments apply. The bill would primarily affect federal law enforcement agencies, military personnel, and possibly cybersecurity professionals who work with classified information.

Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025

This bill would create new tools and requirements to track and prevent foreign companies and individuals from finding ways around U.S. trade embargoes and sanctions against countries like Iran, North Korea, and Russia. It likely aims to close loopholes that allow sanctioned countries to obtain restricted goods and technology through intermediaries or shell companies. The measure would affect international businesses, shipping companies, and intelligence agencies involved in enforcing trade restrictions.

A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to develop a strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to critical and emerging technologies.

The federal government's intelligence agencies would be required to create a coordinated plan for sharing information about advanced technologies that could affect national security, such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology. This strategy would help different intelligence agencies work together more effectively rather than operating in separate silos, ensuring that critical technology threats are identified and communicated across the government. The plan would ultimately help policymakers and military leaders make better-informed decisions about emerging technological risks.

Enhanced COVID-19 Transparency Act of 2025

This bill would require the federal government to provide more detailed public information about the origins and spread of COVID-19, particularly focusing on any national security implications or classified information that could be safely disclosed. The measure aims to increase transparency around how the pandemic began and spread, which could affect public understanding of the government's pandemic response and military or intelligence operations related to COVID-19. It's currently being reviewed by the Senate's intelligence committee to determine what information can be released without compromising national security.

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

This bill authorizes funding and sets policies for U.S. intelligence agencies like the CIA, NSA, and FBI for the 2026 fiscal year, determining how much money they can spend and what activities they can conduct. It affects intelligence workers, national security operations, and oversight of classified programs, while also establishing rules that intelligence agencies must follow. The bill has generated some disagreement, as indicated by minority views being filed alongside the committee's report.

Intelligence Community Property Security Act of 2025

This bill would establish new security requirements and protections for property owned or used by U.S. intelligence agencies like the CIA and NSA. It likely aims to strengthen physical security measures, access controls, and safeguards at intelligence facilities to prevent unauthorized entry, theft, or espionage. The changes would affect how intelligence agencies manage their buildings, equipment, and sensitive materials.