House Debates New Warrantless Surveillance Bill Amid Privacy Concerns

The U.S. House of Representatives is currently deliberating on a contentious bill to reform warrantless surveillance powers, sparking widespread debate over privacy and security.

House Republicans introduced the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, focusing on reforms at the FBI to address misuse of surveillance powers.
The bill, which aims to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, has faced criticism for not including a warrant requirement for surveillance of Americans.
Privacy advocates and some lawmakers are pushing for open debate and amendments to the bill, including a potential warrant requirement.
Critics argue that the bill's closed-door discussions and potential secret session undermine democratic principles and transparency.
The bill's passage remains uncertain amid opposition from privacy advocates, the Freedom Caucus, and concerns over its impact on Americans' privacy rights.