Mike Johnson faces revolt from GOP privacy hawks threatening to kill FISA renewal as deadline looms
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing internal opposition from GOP privacy hawks regarding the renewal of the FISA surveillance program. The House Rules Committee has scheduled a vote on a three-year extension, but significant divisions remain within the party. The proposed measure includes a ban on central bank digital currency but does not implement a warrant requirement for data collection, which has drawn criticism from some members.
- ▪The House Rules Committee has set up a vote on a three-year extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
- ▪Republican leadership is divided over the FISA renewal, with privacy hawks threatening to block the measure.
- ▪The proposed legislation includes a ban on central bank digital currency but lacks a warrant requirement for data collection on Americans.
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Congress House panel tees up FISA renewal bill vote as Mike Johnson faces revolt from GOP privacy hawks The House Rules Committee had initially postponed consideration of the measure due to Republican infighting By Adam Pack Fox News Published April 28, 2026 9:35am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Congress passes short-term FISA 702 extension Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the 13-day FISA extension. Rep.
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