To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on August 2, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend until December 31, 2017: (1) the date for repeal of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (procedures concerning the electronic surveillance of certain persons outside the United States for foreign intelligence information purposes); and (2) any order, authorization, or directive issued or made under that title.
By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 112-229. Additional and Minority views filed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5949.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5900)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of H.R. 5949, and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ruppersberger demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5900-5901)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 301 - 118 (Roll no. 569).(text: CR H5890)
Roll Call #569 (House)On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 301 - 118 (Roll no. 569). (text: CR H5890)
Roll Call #569 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 510.
Enacted as Public Law 112-238
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8384-8410, S8411-8418, S8419-8425, S8427-8428)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8455-8462)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 12/21/12, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay. 73 - 23. Record Vote Number: 236.
Roll Call #236 (Senate)Passed Senate, under the order of 12/21/12, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay. 73 - 23. Record Vote Number: 236.
Roll Call #236 (Senate)Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 112-238.
Became Public Law No: 112-238.