Concerns are rising among lawmakers and the public regarding the reauthorization and reform of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), particularly Section 702, which deals with warrantless surveillance. Reports indicate that the House plans to hold a secret session to debate the FISA reauthorization, a move criticized by several members of Congress and described as 'bush league tactics' detrimental to American citizens' privacy rights. The House Freedom Caucus announced a press conference to oppose the current approach to FISA reauthorization, emphasizing the need for substantial reform to end constitutional abuses and warrantless spying on American citizens. Meanwhile, House Republicans have released a new bill aimed at overhauling FISA, although the likelihood of its consideration remains uncertain. The bill, involving contributions from both the House Judiciary and House Intelligence Committees, has sparked a debate over its provisions, with some lawmakers and organizations highlighting both 'good reforms' and 'problematic provisions'. The reauthorization process has been further complicated by the secret meetings among top congressional lawmakers to discuss the future of this 'widely unpopular surveillance program'.
House Republicans unveil bill to address warrantless surveillance powers Section 702 was set to expire at the end of the year, though the House extended the deadline to April amid intense internal disagreements over scope of reform. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/auZx1m48DP
House Republicans unveiled a new package for reauthorizing and reforming the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers, pushing forward text while prepping for a floor battle over controversial provisions. https://t.co/tOuhNq9MWN https://t.co/asxMo8KmER
NEW REPORT: The bills from the House Judiciary and House Intelligence Committees for reforming FISA and reauthorizing the act’s Section 702 surveillance authority both include good reforms—but each also includes problematic provisions. @SGBradbury https://t.co/iJDWWootir
I'll be there standing up for the American people against the surveillance state. ⬇️ American citizens shouldn't be warrantlessly spied on by their own government. FISA needs serious reform. https://t.co/iIhqrpai7I
Tomorrow, the House Freedom Caucus will host a press conference on the reauthorization of FISA that is under consideration in the House this week. The era of constitutional abuses and warrantless spying on American citizens must end. https://t.co/Ee9RilsnhF
NEW: Top congressional lawmakers are meeting in private to discuss the future of a widely unpopular surveillance program, worrying members devoted to reforming Section 702. https://t.co/UBaREbuwKg
Top congressional lawmakers are meeting in private to discuss the future of a widely unpopular surveillance program, worrying members devoted to reforming Section 702. https://t.co/M9VST9hLB9
HERE IT IS -- The FISA overhaul bill House Republicans are pushing. https://t.co/VPTKBqK5D9 It is far from clear that the House will consider this this week. It's POSSIBLE. But not likely -- yet
House releases text of FISA reform bill. Expected on the floor later this week: https://t.co/xcXRFLuhzI
The rumor is the House plans to go into secret session this week to debate the FISA reauthorization. This is NOT the way to go. FISA must be reformed so there is no more spying on American citizens!
Reporting from @politico suggests House intelligence committee leaders want at least part of the floor debate on Section 702 to happen IN SECRET. If true, these are bush league tactics and a new low for opponents of surveillance reform. 1/8 https://t.co/o5K8iqrmO9
Reports are the House plans to go into secret session to debate the FISA reauthorization. This is almost certainly bad for the American people. See the last time this happened. https://t.co/XNa1jp1Iit
FISA must not be extended or reauthorized without reform and protection of our constitutional freedoms. The Judiciary bill should be the base text. Beware the shroud of secrecy. https://t.co/foGdXi5zf9