Butler County Today

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) has made a statement regarding Congress's ongoing efforts towards reforming FISA section 702. Davidson expressed his concerns about the reauthorization process and highlighted the need for specific reforms to protect Americans' privacy rights.

In his statement, Rep. Warren Davidson criticized Speaker Johnson's approach to reauthorizing FISA, stating, "Speaker Johnson tried to work with the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) to reauthorize FISA. However, President Trump, the American people, and Congress oppose HPSCI's domestic spying legislation."

Davidson emphasized the importance of ending warrantless surveillance of Americans and closing the data broker loophole in FISA. He pointed out that reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA should only be considered if these reforms are implemented. Davidson then urged Speaker Johnson to collaborate with the Judiciary Committee and pro-privacy members of Congress to safeguard the 4th Amendment.

The debate surrounding FISA reauthorization continues to be a point of contention among lawmakers, with privacy concerns at the forefront of discussions. Rep. Warren Davidson's call for reforms reflects the growing scrutiny surrounding surveillance practices and the need to balance national security interests with individual privacy rights.