House votes to renew controversial warrantless spying power, but Senate unlikely to approve
The House voted to renew the controversial FISA Section 702 warrantless surveillance authority through the end of President Trump's term, passing the measure 235-191 with bipartisan support. The bill includes a provision banning Central Bank Digital Currency, which has drawn strong opposition from Senate Democrats. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated the House version is unlikely to pass the Senate, raising the possibility of a short-term extension or a lapse in the surveillance authority.
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Politics House votes to renew controversial warrantless spying power, but Senate unlikely to approve By Ryan King Published April 30, 2026, 11:17 a.m. ET WASHINGTON — After weeks of bitter infighting, the House passed a renewal of the controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 spy power for the duration of President Trump’s term. But the measure is unlikely to clear the Senate, where Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has signaled plans to move forward with a 45-day extension due to members’ qualms with the House bill. House lawmakers had voted 235-191 to re-up the controversial spy power, with 42 Democrats supporting and 22 Republicans opposing the measure. The controversial warrantless surveillance authority expires at 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
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