The claim
“The US Congress passed a 45-day extension of the law granting US intelligence agencies warrantless spying powers under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.”
Our verdict
True
Multiple reputable news outlets report that the House and Senate passed a 45‑day stop‑gap extension of Section 702 in late April 2026, confirming that Congress approved the short‑term renewal of the warrantless‑spying authority.
What we found
Multiple reputable news outlets report that the House and Senate passed a 45‑day stop‑gap extension of Section 702 in late April 2026, confirming that Congress approved the short‑term renewal of the warrantless‑spying authority.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The House approved a 45‑day extension of Section 702 on a 261‑111 vote; the Senate passed the measure unanimously.
cnbc.com· CNBC report on 45‑day extension - Background
Reports Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s proposal and Senate approval of the 45‑day extension.
thehill.com· The Hill article on Senate action
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