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Rep. Davidson Proposes FISA Amendment to Protect Privacy

4/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) plans to amend the Section 702 reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
His amendment would bar law enforcement from buying Americans’ data from third-party brokers to protect personal privacy.
U.S. President Donald Trump backs a clean extension of FISA, acknowledging past abuses but stressing its national security value.
The House will consider the legislation soon, amid conservative pressure for reforms.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 FISA Amendments Act expanded the National Security Agency's surveillance capabilities, allowing data collection on foreign targets without warrants, a shift reflecting post-9/11 security concerns. Today, Rep. Warren Davidson's proposed amendment aims to restrict law enforcement's access to Americans' data, underscoring ongoing debates about privacy and national security that have persisted since the enactment of FISA in 1978.

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Story summary

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) plans to amend the Section 702 reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
His amendment would bar law enforcement from buying Americans’ data from third-party brokers to protect personal privacy.
U.S. President Donald Trump backs a clean extension of FISA, acknowledging past abuses but stressing its national security value.
The House will consider the legislation soon, amid conservative pressure for reforms.

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