House passes extension of expiring surveillance authorities

The House passed a two-year extension of FISA Section 702 by a 273–147 vote after a 212–212 tie defeated a warrant requirement for U.S. person queries, while adopting amendments that broaden the definition of electronic communication service providers and enable vetting of non-U.S. persons entering the country. The article highlights the political maneuvering among the Biden administration, Trump allies, civil liberties advocates, and key lawmakers, and notes that the measure now heads to the Senate ahead of the April 19 expiration.