travel

House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval

Font size+Author:International Interplay news portalSource:travel2024-05-21 20:06:02I want to comment(0)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Friday to reauthorize and reform a key U.S. government surveillanc

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Friday to reauthorize and reform a key U.S. government surveillance tool following a dramatic showdown on the floor over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data.

The bill was approved on a bipartisan basis, 273-147, though it will still have to clear the Senate to become law. The surveillance program is set to expire on April 19 unless Congress acts.

Passage of the bill represented a much-needed victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who has been wrangling with conservative critics of the legislation for months. A group of 19 Republicans revolted to block the bill from coming to the floor earlier in the week, forcing Johnson to make late changes to secure their support.

The legislation approved Friday would extend the surveillance program for two years, rather than the full five-year authorization first proposed. Johnson hoped that the shorter timeline would sway GOP critics by pushing any future debate on the issue to the presidency of Donald Trump if he were to win back the White House in November.

Related articles
  • California congressman urges closer consultation with tribes on offshore wind

    California congressman urges closer consultation with tribes on offshore wind

    2024-05-21 18:26

  • Chinese premier meets Indonesian president

    Chinese premier meets Indonesian president

    2024-05-21 18:08

  • Chinese Embassy in Britain celebrates UN Chinese Language Day to promote cultural exchanges

    Chinese Embassy in Britain celebrates UN Chinese Language Day to promote cultural exchanges

    2024-05-21 17:55

  • Artistry in Clay

    Artistry in Clay

    2024-05-21 17:27

Netizen comments