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House Releases Section 702 Bill, Limits Warrantless Queries

4/24/2026

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House leaders released a Section 702 bill on April 23 2026 after President Donald Trump asked for an 18-month extension.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said the draft’s lack of a warrant requirement would stop intelligence officers from reviewing collected information.
The draft requires FBI agents to obtain attorney approval before querying any American and adds review at the Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

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Story summary

House leaders released a Section 702 bill on April 23 2026 after President Donald Trump asked for an 18-month extension.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said the draft’s lack of a warrant requirement would stop intelligence officers from reviewing collected information.
The draft requires FBI agents to obtain attorney approval before querying any American and adds review at the Director of National Intelligence (DNI).