Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Aug 2026): By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-133. Additional and Minority views filed.
What this bill does
This bill, titled the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Tom Cotton. Its purpose, as indicated by its title, is to authorize funding and activities related to U.S. intelligence agencies for the fiscal year beginning in October 2026. The specific provisions are not yet public as the full text of the bill has not been published.
The bill is currently in a legislative stage where it has been ordered reported. This means it has moved out of a committee and is ready for further consideration by the full Senate. The next steps in the legislative process would involve debate and a vote in the Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Timeline
5 Aug 2026
By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-133. Additional and Minority views filed.
Common questions
- What does S. 4615 do?
- This bill, titled the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Tom Cotton. Its purpose, as indicated by its title, is to authorize funding and activities related to U.S. intelligence agencies for the fiscal year beginning in October 2026. The specific provisions are not yet public as the full text of the bill has not been published. The bill is currently in a legislative stage where it has been ordered reported. This means it has moved out of a committee and is ready for further consideration by the full Senate. The next steps in the legislative process would involve debate and a vote in the Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 4615 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4615. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4615?
- S. 4615 was sponsored by Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4615?
- By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-133. Additional and Minority views filed. (5 Aug 2026).
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