FISA Section 702 Nears Expiration as House Rejects Extension
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is scheduled to expire on Friday. This development follows the House of Representatives' rejection of a final attempt to extend the provision, after which lawmakers departed for a weeklong recess. A proposed renewal agreement collapsed due to bipartisan opposition regarding President Trump's interim selection for director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte.
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is set to expire this Friday. This comes after the House of Representatives rejected a last-minute effort to extend the provision and subsequently adjourned for a weeklong recess.
The failure to renew Section 702 stems from a breakdown in a potential deal. Bipartisan opposition was directed at President Trump's interim choice for director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, which led to the collapse of the renewal agreement.
According to The Hill, the legislative body's inability to reach a consensus means the controversial surveillance power will lapse.
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