The bill would fund U.S. intelligence work for fiscal year 2026. It would also set new rules for drones, private data, elections, foreign spying, and worker protections.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-51. Minority views filed.
Latest action on S. 2342: By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-51. Minority views filed.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects intelligence workers and the agencies that employ them. It also affects people whose private data agencies buy or use. Journalists and some people held before trial could face fewer Department of Homeland Security intelligence interviews. Election officials, voting-system companies, drone operators, foreign diplomats, laboratories, and government contractors would also face new rules.
Why this matters: The bill would shape how the government finds and responds to spying, cyberattacks, terrorism, and foreign influence. It could help agencies use new tools faster and improve election and facility security. At the same time, it would expand some government powers and keep most spending details secret. Privacy, environmental review, and public oversight would depend heavily on how agencies use the new rules.
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Officially: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The bill would fund U.S. intelligence work for fiscal year 2026. It would also set new rules for drones, private data, elections, foreign spying, and worker protections.
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Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 120. (7/17/2025)
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