Johnson Rejects FISA Amendments Ahead of House Vote

The House Rules Committee is set to consider the FISA extension legislation today.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:03pm

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House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced that the House will vote on a clean extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) without any amendments, rejecting calls from some Republicans to make changes to the controversial surveillance law.

Why it matters

The FISA program has been a source of ongoing debate, with some lawmakers arguing the law gives the government too much power to monitor U.S. citizens, while others view it as a critical national security tool. The upcoming House vote will determine whether FISA is extended as-is or if any reforms are made.

The details

Hoyer said the House Rules Committee will consider the FISA extension legislation this afternoon, with a floor vote expected later this week. Some Republican members had pushed for amendments to the FISA law, but Hoyer stated the House will vote on a 'clean' extension without any changes.

  • The House Rules Committee will consider the FISA extension bill this afternoon (April 14, 2026).
  • The full House is expected to vote on the FISA extension later this week.

The players

Steny Hoyer

House Majority Leader, a Democrat from Maryland.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

The upcoming House vote on FISA reauthorization will be closely watched, as it represents an ongoing debate over balancing national security needs with civil liberties protections.