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House Intelligence Committee Democrat Advocates for Renewal of Surveillance Program

Rep. Jim Himes (D–Conn.) has called on Republicans to renew warrantless surveillance powers under Section 702 of FISA before Democrats take control of Congress. This provision, which allows monitoring of communications outside the US without a warrant, lapsed in June. Himes, a proponent of the law, faces opposition from civil liberties groups who argue it undermines constitutional protections.

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Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, is urging Republicans to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows warrantless surveillance of communications outside the US. This provision lapsed in June, and Himes believes it should be renewed before Democrats take control of Congress. However, civil liberties advocates are opposing this move, citing concerns over unchecked surveillance powers.

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  • Rep. Jim Himes urged Republicans to renew Section 702 during the lame-duck session.
  • Section 702 allows warrantless surveillance of communications outside the US.
  • The provision lapsed in June 2026.
  • Himes will become chair of the House Intelligence Committee in January.
  • Civil liberties groups oppose the renewal, citing risks to constitutional protections.
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