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This bill, the PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act of 2011, extends two key provisions that were set to expire. First, it prolongs the authority for roving electronic surveillance, which allows law enforcement to track individuals suspected of terrorism without needing to specify the exact location or device being monitored, until December 31, 2014. Second, it extends a provision from the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, often referred to as the "lone wolf" provision, which broadens the definition of an "agent of a foreign power" to include any non-U.S. person engaged in international terrorism or preparatory activities, also until December 31, 2014. These extensions are crucial for national security efforts, providing continued tools for intelligence gathering and counter-terrorism operations.