Overview

• Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to delay a House vote on renewing Section 702 of the FISA due to opposition from a bloc of GOP lawmakers.
• The controversy centers around amendments proposed by Rep. Warren Davidson, which critics argue could undermine the bill's national security utility.
• The House Intelligence Committee and Judiciary Committee clashed over the bill's text, leading to the postponement of the vote.
• Pro-reform lawmakers, including both Republicans and Democrats, pushed for stronger privacy protections, including a warrant requirement for surveillance of Americans.
• The bill's consideration is deferred to a later date, with Section 702 set to expire on April 19.