Sen. Cotton Proposes One-Week Extension for Controversial Foreign Surveillance Program
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The House failed to pass a one-week extension of FISA Section 702 on Thursday, ensuring the program will lapse at midnight on June 12. The 198-218 vote followed a week of intense debate over President Trump's choice of Bill Pulte for acting DNI. Although Trump attempted to placate critics by nominating Jay Clayton for the permanent role, the last-minute effort to keep the surveillance tools running until June 19 fell short.
Speaker Mike Johnson announced a vote on a one-week extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to prevent the program from sunsetting on June 12. The bill would move the expiration date to June 19, giving lawmakers more time to debate a long-term renewal. However, the measure faces a steep climb as Democrats demand the removal of acting DNI nominee Bill Pulte before granting any further extensions.
During a heated floor debate, House Republicans argued that a one-week extension of FISA was critical for national security, while Democrats countered that the administration's leadership choices made the program untenable. The bill, which sought to extend authorities from June 12 to June 19, was ultimately defeated. Speaker Johnson called the result 'dangerous,' while Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries labeled the DNI nominee a 'partisan hack.'
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
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