The debate over the renewal of FISA Section 702 has sparked intense discussions in Congress. FBI Director Wray emphasized the importance of the tool to combat threats posed by foreign adversaries. Speaker Johnson initially nixed the extension of FISA authority but later agreed to a short-term extension until April. This decision has drawn both support and criticism from various lawmakers and organizations. The House Intel Committee and Judiciary Committee have proposed competing FISA Section 702 bills, leading to further deliberations and concerns about potential abuses and violations of privacy rights.
The House Intelligence Committee's Surveillance 'Reform' Bill is a Farce // More mass surveillance. Incredible that we just keep going deeper and deeper into this hole. https://t.co/wm0yCsZqjz
FISA is one of the biggest abuses and violations of the Fourth Amendment in our country’s history. Our Republican base is concerned with stopping the weaponized government and right now there is no accountability. https://t.co/7THOHhfySz
This spying bill is a five alarm fire. The FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023 (H.R. 6611, from the House Select Committee on Intelligence) ignores even the government’s own suggestions for surveillance reform. Tell Congress to kill this bill: https://t.co/GnCnrNrjF7
FISA reauthorization is what we are being pressured on this week. It expires Dec 31st of course. The original purpose of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, allows the government to conduct targeted surveillance of foreign nationals living outside…
House Rules Cmte meets later today to prep competing FISA Section 702 proposals. One from Judiciary. One from Intelligence
House meetings/briefings later today on renewing FISA Section 702
1) Johnson on Fox on renewing FISA Section 702. It’s presently in the defense bill: I came off the House Judiciary Committee deeply concerned about how it had been abused to spy on Americans.
The Modified FISA-702 Reauthorization Bill (HR 6611) Has Passed the House - The Changes Have Expanded Federal Surveillance of Americans https://t.co/VgGok4gchG
A Trojan Horse in a House Intel Committee Bill Massively Expands FISA 702 Surveillance https://t.co/wBGdy9LEDA via @CenDemTech
1) House Intel Cmte Chair Turner on Fox Business on effort to renew FISA Section 702: The Foreign Surveillance Act only surveys foreigners located outside the United States. And you don't have a constitutional protection to talk to terrorists located outside the United States.
Our goal is always to limit the amount of unwarranted and harmful surveillance imposed on people. To that end, this choice is clear - Members should vote NO on the Intelligence Committee’s bill, H.R.6611, the FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023. https://t.co/DFHCG4nRK9
The bill Congress is currently pushing to reauthorize FISA not only keeps warrantless surveillance alive, but expands its scope to include all “equipment that is being or may be used to transmit or store such communications." It would give the government the ability to spy on… https://t.co/5TVRfk6RY5
Congress is currently pushing a bill to reauthorize FISA, warrantless surveillance that was weaponized against Donald Trump. Not only does the bill reauthorize it, but expands its scope to include “equipment that is being or may be used to transmit or store such communications."… https://t.co/4sadEzelIr
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 reauthorization will be debated in Congress next week. On Wednesday, Judiciary Committee passed a great bill with strong reforms. Yesterday, the Intel Committee (HPSCI) passed an expansion of warrantless surveillance to spy… https://t.co/kv2Lox0X0U
House Judiciary and Intelligence committees continue feud over how to reform the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers https://t.co/MkCYUpt7fR https://t.co/KPxJXYjHQS
"We’ve known for six years that FISA would expire. This isn’t exactly a surprise to anyone. Using a ‘must-pass’ bill like NDAA to reauthorize FISA is legislative malpractice." https://t.co/OjYUINFSsi
A Nefarious Intent - FISA 702 Authorization Will Be Extended Through April 19th Inside Bipartisan NDAA Agreement https://t.co/SVKULUHUxb
"US lawmakers agree to temporary Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 extension within National Defense Authorization Act" (via @dailydashboard) https://t.co/nXhs9Gh5Zj
1) GOP TX Rep Crenshaw on short-term FISA extension: It's better than it expiring..It Is a complicated issue. There's there's going to be members are against, you know, the Intel committee version of reforms. They're going to be against it.
I'm told by a senator that Speaker Johnson is adding a short-term extension of FISA 702 into the NDAA, even after he pledged not to do that just two days ago. Is this right?
"US House speaker may allow competing FISA Section 702 renewal bills to reach floor vote" (via @DailyDashboard) https://t.co/V1eeaOqoOa cc: @SpeakerJohnson
1) Schumer/McConnell: We appreciate the House’s commitment to extend vital national security authorities under FISA Section 702. Reforming FISA authorities to prevent abuse while ensuring our ability to defend our nation is a shared bipartisan, bicameral priority.
New Speaker Johnson dear colleague letter lays out his plan for FISA/Sec 702 next week: Plans to bring bills from both the House Judiciary and Intel panels "to the floor under a special rule that provides members a fair opportunity to vote in favor of their preferred measure." https://t.co/ButTyIFZVS
Interesting chat on the house floor. @SpeakerJohnson talking to Jim Jordan and @chiproytx Johnson agreed to a four month extension of FISA in NDAA after saying he wasn’t interested. Jordan has a bipartisan overhaul of fisa that he’s been working on. Jordan isn’t happy.
🚨DAILY RINO UPDATE🚨 @SpeakerJohnson Mike Johnson has agreed to put an extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) inside the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill would extend Sect. 702 until April 19. The Deep State is thrilled!
House Intel Cmte to markup Section 702/FISA reauthorization bill
Adding Section 702 of FISA to the NDAA not only undermines the American people who oppose warrantless mass surveillance, this action would jeopardize our ability to pass a strong national defense package. Over 50 of my colleagues agree ⬇️ https://t.co/DvfDU7NdcX
FBI Director Wray Makes a Compelling Case for Reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA https://t.co/2Z4UzDXr2M
NEWS -- NDAA deal is done, with April FISA extension. We broke that news this morning. So in the span of a few days, Johnson went from: FISA in NDAA until Feb. 2. No FISA in NDAA. FISA in NDAA until April.
🕑 NEWS: HILL LEADERS ONCE AGAIN CONSIDERING FISA IN NDAA One day after Johnson nixed FISA in NDAA, Hill leaders are trying to get an April expiration date for the surveillance program in the year-end Pentagon bill. This is holding up the release of the NDAA… https://t.co/rm5zVBrN4V
NEWS -- Congressional leaders are now considering inserting a FISA extension in the NDAA. Johnson nixed this YESTERDAY. But the other Hill leaders did not like this. The extension will run until April, according to multiple sources. Nothing is decided at all yet. This is what's… https://t.co/WaFZ2glFyh
NEWS — The release of the NDAA is being held up as congressional leaders tangle with FISA extension @SpeakerJohnson nixed putting an extension on NDAA — as originally envisioned. More in midday edition. W @AndrewDesiderio
"US House committee to markup FISA Section 702 reform bill" (via @DailyDashboard) https://t.co/pAFI8jx9KE
Keeping FISA out of the NDAA is a victory for the American people who demand the end of warrantless government surveillance. I applaud @SpeakerJohnson’s decision to not cave to the Biden admin, Christopher Wray, and the entire intel community. https://t.co/rs3EfOZ1Di
Keeping FISA out of the NDAA is a victory for the American people who demand the end of warrantless government surveillance. I applaud Speaker Johnson’s decision to not cave to the Biden admin, Christopher Wray, and the entire intel community. https://t.co/rs3EfOZ1Di
The White House, NSA, FBI, and Congress are working feverishly to reauthorize unconstitutional, warrantless surveillance of you, your family, and millions of Americans. Tell your representative and senators that you unequivocally oppose FISA 702! End it now.
🚨BREAKING NEWS -- @SpeakerJohnson has nixed an extension of FISA authority as part of the NDAA. https://t.co/r4sfYcV10x
1) FBI’s Wray to Senate panel on push to renew FISA 702: What could anybody possibly say to victims families if there was another attack that we could have prevented if we hadn't given away the ability to effectively use a tool that courts have consistently deemed constitutional?
A) Wray at Senate hearing: I want to emphasize the importance of one tool in particular that is indispensable to our efforts to combat threats posed by foreign adversaries, one that will expire in just a few short weeks if Congress does not act. And that is Fisa's 702 authorities