U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-AR) said during an interview over the weekend that he expects the House of Representatives to re-authorize FISA Section 702 before it expires later this month.
FISA Section 702 authorizes the targeted collection of foreign intelligence information from non-U.S. persons located overseas and is critical to defending against national security threats, U.S. officials say.
Hill, who is on the Intelligence Committee, made the remarks during a Sunday interview on CBS News’ “Face The Nation” with Margaret Brennan when he was asked about increased terror threat levels from Islamic terrorists.
“I am confident that we will have support for renewing the authorization for the use of 702, which is a critical element – I’ve seen in intimate detail the vital role that 702 surveillance plays in keeping America safe,” he said. “I think Congress will come together…
