House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Ukraine Support Act

Ukraine Support Act This bill addresses the war between Russia and Ukraine by (1) providing assistance to Ukraine and certain European countries, and (2) establishing penalties for Russia and certain foreign persons (individuals and entities). Assistance provided under the bill includes establishing a reconstruction trust fund for Ukraine, requiring the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to prioritize support for Ukraine, reviving the President’s authority to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine or Eastern European countries affected by the war through FY2028, extending through 2027 the Department of Defense’s authority to provide security assistance and intelligence support to Ukrainian forces, and requiring the Department of State to take certain actions to build the capacity of the militaries and border forces of Baltic countries. Additionally, the President must periodically determine if the Russian government or any proxy is waging a war of aggression against Ukraine, refusing to sincerely negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, or acting in violation of a negotiated peace agreement with Ukraine. If the President makes such a determination, the President must impose certain penalties including property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain Russian officials; property-blocking sanctions on Russian companies in the oil and mining sectors, Rosatom (Russia's state-owned nuclear enterprise) and its subsidiaries, and certain Russian financial institutions; and increasing the rate of duty on all goods and services imported from Russia into the United States to at least 500% relative to the value of such goods and services.

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the Federal Government to produce a national resilience strategy, and for other purposes.

The federal government would be required to develop a comprehensive national resilience strategy to help the country prepare for and recover from major threats and disruptions. This strategy would guide how different government agencies, businesses, and communities work together to strengthen America's ability to withstand crises like natural disasters, cyberattacks, pandemics, or other emergencies. The plan would affect federal agencies, state and local governments, and potentially private companies involved in critical infrastructure and emergency response.

No Hostile ONLOOKERS Act

The government's intelligence agencies would be banned from paying National Laboratories to conduct research or provide technical support unless those labs meet specific security requirements. This would affect how intelligence agencies work with major research facilities on classified projects and technology development. The measure aims to ensure that sensitive intelligence work only happens at laboratories with adequate security protections in place.

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

This bill would approve funding for U.S. intelligence agencies like the CIA and other spy organizations for the 2027 fiscal year, as well as money for managing the intelligence community and paying retirement benefits for CIA employees. The bill sets aside federal dollars that these agencies need to conduct surveillance, gather information, and carry out intelligence operations to protect national security. Congress must pass this type of funding bill annually to keep these agencies operating.

Improving the Lives of the American People Act

I cannot provide an accurate summary because the bill's title and subjects are too vague to determine what specific policies it would actually implement. The referral to nearly every major congressional committee suggests this is either a broad omnibus bill covering many different policy areas, or a placeholder bill awaiting specific language to be added. Without knowing the actual provisions, I cannot explain in concrete terms what this bill would do or who it would affect.

To codify Executive Order 14412, entitled "Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks".

The federal government would establish new rules to protect computer systems and sensitive data from advanced encryption-breaking attacks that could emerge in the future. This would require federal agencies and potentially contractors working with the government to upgrade their cybersecurity defenses and transition away from encryption methods that might become vulnerable to new technology. The measure affects government agencies, defense contractors, and companies that handle classified or sensitive federal information.

Delivering Priority Legislation Act

This bill has been introduced but lacks specific details about what legislation it would actually address, making it impossible to summarize its concrete effects. The bill has been referred to nearly every major House committee, suggesting it may eventually contain provisions affecting workers, businesses, veterans, agriculture, infrastructure, energy, national security, and government operations. Without knowing what specific policies the bill will contain, it's unclear who would be helped or harmed by its passage.

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to defend freedom and never forget.

This resolution marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by honoring the victims who died, recognizing the first responders and military members who risked their lives, and acknowledging charitable groups helping survivors and families affected by the tragedy. The resolution also reaffirms America's commitment to protecting freedom and ensuring the attacks are never forgotten.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives honoring the men of the USS Liberty, urging the declassification of all records relating to the June 8, 1967, attack, and affirming that the lives and safety of United States citizens and servicemembers shall be paramount in the conduct of United States foreign policy.

The House is expressing support for the crew of the USS Liberty, a Navy ship attacked in 1967, and calling for the government to release all classified documents related to that attack so the public can learn what happened. The resolution also affirms that protecting American citizens and military personnel should be the top priority when the U.S. makes decisions about foreign policy.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). Among other elements, the bill authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft and ships; sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation; sets policy regarding DOD acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and the acquisition workforce; sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific; sets policy for various matters related to DOD cybersecurity and artificial intelligence; requires DOD to include projected demand for foreign military sales in certain contexts, including munitions production planning, sustainment planning for major defense acquisition programs, and decisions regarding production rate increases of defense articles; requires DOD to establish an expedited qualification process for new domestic and allied sources of certain strategic materials, including specified metals, alloys, oxides, and magnets; authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; and authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration. For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA , and In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process .

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

This bill extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2, 2026. Title VII of FISA generally addresses electronic surveillance and other methods of acquiring foreign intelligence information that are directed at targets outside the United States. Title VII includes surveillance under Section 702, which concerns acquiring communications of non-U.S. persons believed to be outside the United States to obtain foreign intelligence information. Information about U.S. persons may incidentally be acquired by this type of surveillance and subsequently queried (searched) under certain circumstances. For additional information, see CRS In Focus, IF11451 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) ; and CRS Report, R48592 FISA Section 702 and the 2024 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act .

Intelligence Community Inspector General Parity Act of 2026

The proposal would give the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community the power to conduct law enforcement investigations and take enforcement actions, similar to what other federal inspectors general can do. Currently, this office can investigate wrongdoing within intelligence agencies but lacks certain law enforcement tools, so this change would expand its ability to hold intelligence officials accountable. The measure affects how the government's intelligence agencies are overseen and monitored for misconduct.

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

The government would be allowed to continue using a surveillance program that lets intelligence agencies collect communications involving foreign targets without getting individual court warrants, as long as they follow certain procedures to protect Americans' privacy. The program, which is set to expire, would be extended for additional years so spy agencies can monitor suspected foreign threats and their communications. This affects how the FBI, NSA, and other intelligence agencies can conduct surveillance operations and how much oversight Congress and courts have over their activities.

Espionage Prevention Act

The proposal would prevent U.S. intelligence agencies from providing funding to colleges and universities that have certain types of partnerships or relationships with Chinese entities or organizations. This would affect academic institutions, researchers, and students who rely on intelligence community grants, potentially limiting international research collaborations involving China. The goal appears to be protecting national security by reducing financial ties between American higher education and Chinese organizations that intelligence officials view as security concerns.

Advancing Policy Priorities Act

This bill appears to be a comprehensive package addressing multiple policy areas across government, touching on everything from veterans' benefits and military spending to energy, transportation, financial regulation, education, and agriculture. Because it covers so many different topics, it has been referred to nearly every major congressional committee so each can review the parts relevant to their area. The specific details of what the bill would actually change are unclear from the title alone, but its broad referral suggests it aims to advance the administration's priorities across numerous federal agencies and programs.

Governing for the People Act

This bill likely aims to reform how the federal government operates to better serve ordinary Americans, though the specific changes aren't clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to a health subcommittee, it may address how health-related government agencies function or make decisions. The bill could affect federal workers, patients who rely on government health programs, and the general public's access to government services.

Resolution Act.

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The title "Resolution Act" is too generic, and the referral to a subcommittee on commodity markets, digital assets, and rural development suggests the bill addresses specific financial or agricultural issues, but without seeing the actual bill text or a more detailed description of its purpose, I cannot reliably explain what it would do or who it affects.

Protecting Our Democracy Act

This legislation would establish new limits on presidential power and increase oversight of the executive branch through measures like requiring congressional approval for certain presidential actions, strengthening ethics rules, and protecting election integrity from foreign interference. The bill aims to restore checks and balances between the branches of government and increase transparency in how the executive branch operates. It affects how presidents can exercise their authority and how Congress monitors their actions.

National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Reassignment and Funding Reform Act of 2026

The bill would reorganize how the federal government evaluates and reports on national security threats, likely shifting responsibilities between agencies and changing how funding is allocated for threat assessment programs. It affects law enforcement agencies, intelligence services, and potentially the public's access to information about security threats. The specific changes would be determined as the bill moves through the Homeland Security and Intelligence committees.

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 20, 2029, 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 allow federal agencies to continue monitoring communications involving foreign targets without a traditional warrant, a power that's set to expire soon but would now remain in effect through April 2029. The measure affects how the FBI, NSA, and other intelligence agencies can gather information on suspected foreign threats and spies.