FISA bill OK’d by Senate with modest reforms, but Trump veto a possibility – By Jeff Mordock (The Washington Times) / May 14 2020
The Senate on Thursday bolstered legal protections for targets of federal surveillance, but it may not be enough to avoid a veto from President Trump, who is still upset that the law was used to spy on his 2016 campaign.
Lawmakers voted 80-16 to approve a House bill that reauthorizes critical provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
FISA is a 1970s law that enables the federal government to surveil Americans and foreigners, both domestically and abroad, suspected of national security threats.
Three critical authorizations had expired in March after the House and Senate failed to extend them amid fierce debate and the coronavirus pandemic taking up their time.
Before making its way to Mr. Trump’s desk, the bill will make a pit stop in the House because senators voted to amend the legislation. The House will likely tinker with the bill some more and then pass it for the second time.
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