Terrorists, weapons proliferators and other foreign adversaries who threaten the United States and locating them is crucial to protecting our troops and our homeland. Was example, haji imman located via section 702 and later removed from the battlefield. While the vast majority of examples remain classified, this is just one instance that demonstrates the necessity of this authority. Subject to multiple layers of oversight by all three branches of government, section 702 is one of the governments most vigorously overseen foreign intelligence collection authorities. To date, while compliance incidents occur and are dealt with appropriately, there has never been a known intentional abuse of this authority. Nevertheless, the program should be subject to regular adjustments as necessary to ensure the effectiveness of privacy protections. Therefore, after careful consideration the best way to strengthen privacy protections without hindering the programs effectiveness, the Committee Supports
Information. Section 702 is one of the most if not the most Critical National security tool used by our Intelligence Community to obtain intelligence on Foreign Terrorists located overseas. Now, some claim 702 vacuums bulk information without due regard to the intended target. This assertion is simply false. 702 is a targeted program with roughly 106,000 foreign targets worldwide. Given the worldwide population is about 7. 5 billion, this program can hardly be described as bulk collection. Section 702 targets spies, terrorists, weapons proliferators and other foreign adversaries who threaten the United States and locating them is crucial to protecting our troops and our homeland. Was example, haji imman located via section 702 and later removed from the battlefield. While the vast majority of examples remain classified, this is just one instance that demonstrates the necessity of this authority. Subject to multiple layers of oversight by all three branches of government, section 702 is
Nation and for the good of humanity around the world. Help this congress and the president to discern your will in our day. By drawing upon the truth taken from a diversity of opinions, may a Solid Foundation be formed upon which a stable future may be built. May shortterm gains or selfinterests never prove to be an obstacle to true vision. Rather, lord, grant to each member depth of perception, clear analysis, and creative response to the needs of our time. In these days give wisdom to all the members, and may all that is done be for your greater lohr and glory. Amen greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from wisconsin, mr. Gallagher. Mr. Gallagher i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it s
The u. S. House fisa reauthorization, treasury secretary steven mnuchin, and a discussion on the middle east Peace Process and moving the u. S. Embassy to jerusalem. Theu. S. House debated representation of section 702, the fisa act. It gives authority to survey foreigners outside the u. S. The house voted to approve the legislation. The Current Authority expires january 13. The gentleman is recognized. Mr. Stewart mr. Speaker, i rise today in support of s. 139. On january 19, the fisa amendments acts of 2008 will expire. This vital legislation includes section 702 which permits the government to target foreign citizens located overseas to obtain foreign intelligence information. Section 702 is one of the most if not the most Critical National security tool used by our Intelligence Community to obtain intelligence on Foreign Terrorists located overseas. Now, some claim 702 vacuums bulk information without due regard to the intended target. This assertion is simply false. 702 is a targe
The debate is under an hour. Expires january 13. The gentleman is recognized. Mr. Stewart mr. Speaker, i rise today in support of s. 139. On january 19, the fisa amendments acts of 2008 will expire. This vital legislation includes section 702 which permits the government to target foreign citizens located overseas to obtain foreign intelligence information. Section 702 is one of the most if not the most Critical National security tool used by our Intelligence Community to obtain intelligence on Foreign Terrorists located overseas. Now, some claim 702 vacuums bulk information without due regard to the intended target. This assertion is simply false. 702 is a targeted program with roughly 106,000 foreign targets worldwide. Given the worldwide population is about 7. 5 billion, this program can hardly be described as bulk collection. Section 702 targets spies, terrorists, weapons proliferators and other foreign adversaries who threaten the United States and locating them is crucial to prot