"The proposal, a temporary reprieve for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, was passed 261-111 after Sen. Ron Wyden worked out a deal with Senate Intelligence Committee leaders."
"Section 702 lets spy agencies warrantlessly collect communications of foreign targets abroad, but it can sweep in Americans' texts, emails and phone calls when they communicate with targets."
"Wyden agreed to back the 45-day extension of Section 702 after securing a commitment with Sens. Tom Cotton and Mark Warner on the intelligence panel."
"Under the law, your offices are currently conducting a declassification review for the purposes of making this FISC opinion and order publicly available, consistent with the protection of sources and methods."
The House voted to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for 45 days after the Senate rejected a longer renewal. The extension allows warrantless collection of foreign communications but raises privacy concerns for Americans. Senator Ron Wyden negotiated a deal ensuring the declassification of a secret court opinion within 15 days. The bill now awaits President Trump's signature, pushing the authority's expiration to June. Lawmakers continue to seek a warrant requirement for queries involving U.S. persons' data.
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