House approves renewal of warrantless spy powers resolution despite concerns

The House approved the renewal of a foreign surveillance powers resolution Wednesday, despite concerns from a handful of Republican lawmakers.

The legislation, dubbed the "Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act," passed in a bipartisan 235-191 split. The legislation, which still needs to pass the Senate by Friday, will renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

FISA Section 702 has long-drawn scrutiny from privacy hawks due to the ability of the intelligence community to gather information on Americans without a warrant while surveilling foreigners.

The vote comes after President Donald Trump urged Republicans last week to vote for a clean extension because of the ongoing conflict with Iran.

The legislation extends the surveillance powers for three years and allows a larger group of lawmakers to review information presented to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, according to The Hill.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.