Congress is currently embroiled in a significant debate over federal surveillance powers, with a focus on the reauthorization of Section 702, a major surveillance program set to expire soon. Security officials have voiced opposition to changes in federal spy powers, while the House aims to clear a major roadblock on data privacy amid this showdown. Lawmakers are moving forward with a high-stakes proposal that has sparked sharp disputes and drawn bipartisan battle lines. With just 10 days left to renew the key government surveillance program before it expires, a committee vote scheduled for Tuesday will determine the course of action.
The US Congress will this week decide the fate of Section 702, a major surveillance program that will soon expire if lawmakers do not act. WIRED is tracking the major developments as they unfold. https://t.co/J5O1jvI323
Congress has just 10 days to renew a key government surveillance program before it expires, and a committee vote on Tuesday will set the course for how lawmakers proceed. https://t.co/L3pXF2g6xd
Lawmakers will move forward today with a high-stakes proposal to reauthorize a controversial #spying power that has ignited sharp disputes and drawn bipartisan battle lines in Congress. https://t.co/L5pcWUNHNP
House to clear major roadblock on data privacy amid showdown over federal surveillance powers https://t.co/LPcTvnKj8n
Congress takes up fight over snooping; security officials oppose changes to federal spy powers https://t.co/SDcrGOSqj7 https://t.co/UWCiXCfvos