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This bill, the FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011, extends certain provisions of existing laws related to national security until May 27, 2011. Specifically, it prolongs the effectiveness of rules concerning roving electronic surveillance orders, which allow law enforcement to track individuals even if they change their communication devices, and the ability to request business records and other tangible items for investigations. Additionally, it extends a provision that broadens the definition of an "agent of a foreign power" under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to include non-U.S. individuals involved in international terrorism or preparatory acts, often referred to as the "lone wolf" provision, which was originally part of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. These extensions are crucial for ongoing counterterrorism efforts by ensuring that law enforcement and intelligence agencies retain access to vital investigative tools.