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Jason Cohen | Daily Caller

The House Judiciary Committee plans to propose a bill mandating the need for a warrant when surveilling Americans under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), according to draft language of the text reviewed by the Daily Caller News Foundation.

Section 702 of FISA is intended to primarily target foreign individuals, yet it also grants U.S. intelligence agencies the authority to conduct surveillance of American citizens without requiring a warrant. The proposed bill aims to amend and renew this provision in a way that reduces its impact on Americans’ rights, as it expires at the end of December.

Furthermore, the draft text limits the number of U.S. government individuals authorized to conduct these searches on citizens, according to the draft text. However, there are certain exceptions to the warrant requirement, such as for emergencies and if there is consent.

Penalties for violating FISA include fines and prison time, according to the text. The House Judiciary Committee is planning to vote on the bill on Wednesday and is anticipating bipartisan support, according to Politico.

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