Speaker Johnson: FISA 702 Bills Not Until After New Year, Biden impeachment, Spending

House Speaker Mike Johnson Pulls Judiciary Committee’s FISA 702 Overhaul and Intel Committee’s 702 Reauthorization Bills, Will Not Consider Either Until After The New Year

House Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed a vote on two bills relating to FISA Section 702 extension and reform, making it likely that the unconstitutional Section 702 will be renewed without change until April 2024.

Johnson has reportedly refused to take a side on this issue and continues to change his stance. Johnson previously said he would bring both bills to the floor.

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Speaker Johnson: FISA 702 Bills Not Until After New Year, Biden impeachment, Spending

Key Points

House Speaker Mike Johnson Pulls Judiciary Committee’s FISA 702 Overhaul and Intel Committee’s 702 Reauthorization Bills, Will Not Consider Either Until After The New Year

House Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed a vote on two bills relating to FISA Section 702 extension and reform, making it likely that the unconstitutional Section 702 will be renewed without change until April 2024

• Johnson has reportedly refused to take a side on this issue and continues to change his stance
• Johnson previously said he would bring both bills to the floor

Transcript Highlights

Transcribed from the video audio:

• That if you guys don’t call an impeachment vote in the next few months, they’re gonna say wait a minute That’s it
• We have to take the next step We’re not making a political decision
• We’re not going to prejudge the outcome of this We can’t because again, it’s not a political calculation We’re following the law and we and we are the rule of law team and I’m gonna hold to that
• That’s my commitment I didn’t change my mind on FISA see FISA is a very Important piece of legislation and section 702 which would expire at the end of the year is a really really important provision Because it protects us on the homeland it but about four or five of those key reforms
• There’s a disagreement between the two committees We’re working towards consensus, but this is a very very serious matter
• Thanks y’all for the time Thank you Negotiations around spending top lines
• What are the biggest roadblocks around that and are you concerned
• We’re awaiting a volley from the other side Should there be one but the house has done its job