H.R. 9238 is a bill that extends the powers of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2, 2026. This section primarily deals with electronic surveillance aimed at foreign targets outside the U.S. It allows for the collection of communications from non-U.S. individuals to gather foreign intelligence, which could incidentally include information about U.S. citizens. Under certain conditions, this information can be searched.
Supporters of H.R. 9238 argue that extending these surveillance authorities is essential for national security. They emphasize that the ability to monitor foreign communications helps protect the U.S. from threats and ensures the safety of its citizens. Proponents also highlight that the bill includes safeguards to protect the privacy of U.S. persons.
Critics of H.R. 9238 express concerns about privacy and civil liberties, arguing that the bill could lead to overreach in surveillance practices. They worry about the incidental collection of data on U.S. citizens and the potential misuse of this information. Opponents call for stronger oversight and reforms to ensure that the rights of individuals are not compromised in the name of national security.
The analysis of H.R. 9238, sponsored by Eric Crawford, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter concerning the FISA Amendments Act. The lobbying activity associated with this bill includes various organizations, but none appear to have a direct financial interest in the bill's provisions. The largest disclosed lobbying amount comes from Cirrus Design Corporation, which contributed $40,000, but this does not indicate a conflict since it is unrelated to foreign intelligence surveillance. Overall, the lack of direct financial ties suggests minimal risk of conflicts of interest for voters to be concerned about.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAPE | BALLARD PARTNERS | $120,000 |
| NATIONAL ANIMAL SUPPLEMENT COUNCIL | NATIONAL ANIMAL SUPPLEMENT COUNCIL | $90,000 |
| CIRRUS DESIGN CORPORATION | ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC | $40,000 |
| SAFE ALLIANCE | ADVANCED ENERGY ADVISORS | $30,000 |
| CLAIRITY, INC. | POLSINELLI PC | $30,000 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION | DOUBLE HAUL STRATEGIES LLC | $9,000 |
| COMMUNITY BANK ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | COMMUNITY BANK ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | undisclosed |
| FERRETLY INTERNATIONAL, INC. | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| PDE ACTION | PDE ACTION | undisclosed |
| FORDHAM UNIVERSITY | FORDHAM UNIVERSITY | undisclosed |
| XTREME CONCEPTS | ROSS TAYLOR & ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
| SILICON RANCH | ROSS TAYLOR & ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
| WELLS FARGO | HAAS STRATEGIES LLC | undisclosed |
| ORGANOVO HOLDINGS, INC. FKA: ORGANOVO, INC. | POLSINELLI PC | undisclosed |
| BREAS MEDICAL | POLSINELLI PC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Source: GovTrack.us roll call vote data.
