Congressional Oversight & Policy — 2026-03-20
Jayapal Warns Clean 702 Reauthorization Would Give 'Blank Check' for Warrantless Surveillance
Rep. Pramila Jayapal warned that a clean 702 extension without reforms would give Stephen Miller and the administration a 'blank check' for warrantless surveillance of Americans, citing the FBI's confirmed data broker purchases and concerns about AI-enabled mass data analysis. The statement positions the progressive caucus as a bloc that could prevent passage of any clean extension.