"House Overcomes Revolt and Advances Revised FISA Bill for Final Vote"

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"House Overcomes Revolt and Advances Revised FISA Bill for Final Vote"
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The House advanced a revised bill to reauthorize the U.S.'s warrantless surveillance authority, setting up a final vote on reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for two years with added reforms. The bill includes amendments, including one for a warrant requirement before the government can review information collected on Americans. The advancement follows a previous version being blocked by conservative Republicans, prompting negotiations and changes to the legislation to address concerns and secure support.

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