Congressional Oversight & Policy — 2026-03-22

Congressional Progressive Caucus Formally Votes to Oppose FISA Section 702 Renewal

The CPC formally voted to oppose reauthorization of FISA Section 702, binding its 98 House members — nearly a quarter of the chamber — to vote against a clean renewal. CPC Chair Rep. Casar stated 'the last thing we should be doing is handing them massive surveillance powers they will abuse,' representing the caucus's firmest stance to date against the surveillance authority.

Analysis
Prior INTSUM reported Jayapal warning that clean reauthorization would give a 'blank check' for warrantless surveillance, and the FBI/DIA confirmed warrantless purchase of Americans' location data. The CPC's formal binding vote converts individual objections into bloc opposition — a qualitative escalation in the reauthorization fight.