Schumer, McConnell Joint Statement On FISA Reform Legislation

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement on FISA reform legislation:

“We appreciate the House’s commitment to extend vital national security authorities under FISA Section 702. Reforming FISA authorities to prevent abuse while ensuring our ability to defend our nation is a shared bipartisan, bicameral priority. We commit to work in good faith with our Senate Chairs and Ranking Members and the House to negotiate a final bill that can be passed on a bipartisan basis by both the House and Senate early next year.”

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