Bipartisan Government Surveillance Reform Act Introduced as Only 702 Reform Vehicle

Sens. Wyden and Lee joined Reps. Davidson and Lofgren to introduce the Government Surveillance Reform Act, the only bipartisan, bicameral 702 reform bill on offer. The bill requires warrants for FBI 702 data searches, closes the data broker loophole, and mandates FISA Court transparency. A 90-organization coalition urged Democrats to oppose any clean extension. With 33 days to expiration and Cotton pushing an 18-month clean reauthorization, the reform path is narrow.