Posted 12/6/2023, 8:10:06 PM
Lawmakers Agree to Temporary Extension of Surveillance Law to Allow More Time for Reform Talks
- Lawmakers have reached a deal to temporarily extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through April as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
- The extension buys more time for lawmakers to find a compromise on reforming FISA Section 702, which allows intelligence agencies to collect data on foreign targets without a warrant
- Some lawmakers and groups argue Section 702 is overused to collect large amounts of data without warrants, including on American citizens
- Supporters say Section 702 is a critical spying power that helps keep the U.S. and allies safe and reforms would be unworkable
- The House and Senate are expected to pass the NDAA including the FISA extension before leaving for the New Year