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House Extends FISA 702, Adds Controversial CBDC Ban

4/30/2026

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The House approved a three-year extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 by a 235-191 vote, sending it to the Senate.
Speaker Mike Johnson added a Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) ban to the bill, which Senate leaders doubt will survive.
Federal queries require attorney approval and written justification to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, with misuse punishable by up to five years in prison.

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Story summary

The House approved a three-year extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 by a 235-191 vote, sending it to the Senate.
Speaker Mike Johnson added a Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) ban to the bill, which Senate leaders doubt will survive.
Federal queries require attorney approval and written justification to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, with misuse punishable by up to five years in prison.