On June 11, 2026, Congress did not pass a three-week extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), with the House voting 218-198 against reauthorizing the warrantless wiretapping authority. This decision follows a previous short-term extension earlier in the year, leading to a potential lapse of the program for at least a week. Proponents of the extension argue that this lapse could hinder intelligence agencies' ability to prevent terrorist attacks, although some suggest that it does not necessarily mean a loss of surveillance capabilities.
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Congress Fails to Extend Section 702 of FISA, Surveillance Capabilities Remain
Congress has rejected a three-week extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, with the House voting 218-198 against the measure. This lapse may impact intelligence operations, but some experts indicate that surveillance capabilities will remain intact.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'controversial'
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A warrantless wiretap law is about to expire — but surveillance networks aren’t actually ‘going dark’
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Congress Fails to Extend Section 702 of FISA, Surveillance Capabilities Remain