House passes FISA reauthorization, Senate roadblock awaits
Summary
The House approved a three-year renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which allows warrantless government spying, but the Senate is unlikely to agree because of a ban on digital currencies added by House Republicans. Section 702 is set to expire soon, and without a new law, an important security tool could stop working.Key Facts
- The House voted 235-191 to extend Section 702 of FISA for three years.
- Section 702 lets the government conduct warrantless surveillance for national security.
- The renewal bill includes a ban on central bank digital currency (CBDC), added by House GOP leaders.
- Both Senate Democrats and Republicans oppose the CBDC ban, calling it a "poison pill" that blocks passing the bill.
- Section 702 is set to expire at midnight Thursday, risking a gap in surveillance powers.
- The House previously passed a short-term FISA extension earlier in the month after failing to approve longer renewals.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the Senate will try to pass its own FISA extension without the CBDC ban.
- If the Senate passes its version, it must return to the House for approval, which may be difficult without the added ban or major changes.
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