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House Republicans Release Bill to Extend FISA Section 702 Through 2029
House Republicans have introduced a bill to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act until April 30, 2029. The legislation requires a report from the comptroller general on the program's implementation. President Trump stated that the authority is vital for national security amid ongoing global threats.
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The House Rules Committee released a nine-page bill on April 22, 2026, to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through April 30, 2029. Section 702 allows warrantless surveillance of foreign individuals located overseas. The program can incidentally collect communications of U.S. persons.
The bill mandates that the comptroller general submit a report within one year of enactment to congressional committees, including the House and Senate Judiciary Committees and the intelligence committees in both chambers. The report would address the implementation of reforms enacted in previous legislation.
from both parties have advocated for additional protections, such as requiring warrants to query incidentally collected communications of Americans. Trump stated that Section 702 is essential for national security, while noting past criticisms of FISA uses.
highlighted the program's importance in the context of ongoing military operations and global threats.
In April 2024, Congress approved a two-year extension of Section 702, which included 56 reforms aimed at preventing misuse of Americans’ data.
