“FISA … is how we surveil terrorists who are trying to hurt Americans,” the House speaker said. “It’s a very important, vital national security tool. We cannot allow that to go dark.”
Johnson said the House would vote on the short-term extension Thursday morning.
It’s likely the chamber’s last chance for such a move — both the House and Senate are out of session next week for the Juneteenth holiday.
But House Democrats have already expressed their opposition to the plan.