House Rejects Spy Powers Extension Amid Pulte Concerns

The U.S. House of Representatives rejected an extension of foreign surveillance powers on April 19, 2024, leading to a lapse in the law. Representative Greg Landsman, an Ohio Democrat, stated that this lapse will impede law enforcement's ability to ensure national security. Landsman emphasized the heightened safety concerns during the World Cup and the ongoing conflict with Iran, urging a responsible approach from the intelligence community and Congress. The failure to extend the surveillance provisions, which expired at midnight on April 19, 2024, means that agencies can no longer conduct certain types of foreign intelligence gathering without a warrant, impacting their capacity to monitor foreign adversaries and prevent threats.