The U.S. House of Representatives Passed a Bill 4/17/2026 Morning, to Extend a Law on Government Spy Powers for Two weeks, after Republicans Pushed for a Five-year Extension.
House Members Voted by Unanimous Consent to Extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through 4/30/2026.
Trump on 4/14/2026 Called upon Republican Lawmakers to Extend a Law, that allows American Spy Agencies to Surveil Foreigners Abroad using Data Drawn from U.S. Digital Infrastructure before the Authorization Expired.
The Measure will now Head to the Senate, which faces a Tight Deadline as the Authorization is set to Expire on 4/20/2026.
A Procedural Vote Started at about 12:15 a.m. on 4/17/2026.
Trump on 4/14/2026 said that Section 702 of FISA, which is One of a Suite of Authorizations Passed after the 9/11/2001, Terrorist Attacks, is Vital for the U.S. Military, adding that Republicans needed to Stick Together to Extend it.
Critics have Argued that FISA Violates Americans' Constitutional Right to Privacy.
On the Morning of 4/17/2026, The Senate Passed the House Bill.
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