House Approves FISA Extension To 2026


Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan addresses a joint session of Congress, Washington, DC, April 11, 2024. Kishida celebrated the Japanese and American alliance, stressed the importance US leadership, support for Ukraine, and challenges presented by China. (Photo by Allison Bailey / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by ALLISON BAILEY/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
A joint session of Congress, Washington, DC, April 11, 2024. (Photo by ALLISON BAILEY/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN’s Chloe Hauxwell
11:15 AM – Friday, April 12, 2024

The House has voted to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for the next two years.

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After hours of debate on Friday morning, lawmakers voted 273-to-147 in favor of the reauthorization of the modified legislation.

The legislation reauthorizes federal spying powers on foreign targets until 2026.

Previously, lawmakers voted down a warrant requirement for spying on Americans.

However, the amendment requiring the FBI to report the number of Americans they’re spying on to Congress did pass.

Now the legislation is headed for the Senate. It is likely to pass ahead of its expiration date next week.

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