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Congress Faces FISA Reauthorization Amid GOP Divisions and Proposals

3/20/2026

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Congress plans to reauthorize Section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by April 20.
U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed linking the SAVE America Act to the FISA bill, complicating Johnson's plan.
Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) advocates reforms as GOP divisions persist.
The Senate's response to the SAVE Act remains uncertain.
The SAFE Act proposes modest reforms, including warrants for accessing Americans' communications, and leaves loopholes.

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Congress plans to reauthorize Section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by April 20.
U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed linking the SAVE America Act to the FISA bill, complicating Johnson's plan.
Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) advocates reforms as GOP divisions persist.
The Senate's response to the SAVE Act remains uncertain.
The SAFE Act proposes modest reforms, including warrants for accessing Americans' communications, and leaves loopholes.