The House Judiciary Committee has celebrated the bipartisan approval of H.R. 6570, also known as the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act. The bill was passed by a vote of 35 to 2 and will now move to the House Floor for further consideration.

H.R. 6570 aims to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for a period of three years, accompanied by significant reforms. Under the bill, all intelligence agencies and the FBI will be required to obtain a warrant from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) before conducting any query of a U.S. person. This measure is intended to protect the civil liberties of Americans and bring much-needed transparency to the FISC.

Chairman Jim Jordan expressed his satisfaction with the passage of the bill, emphasizing its significance in protecting Americans from unchecked government surveillance. He stated, "Today's passage of H.R. 6570 is a meaningful step in making reforms to FISA that are long overdue."

Ranking Member Jerry Nadler also voiced his support for the legislation, highlighting the bipartisan nature of the vote. He stated, "I am proud to have joined with Chairman Jordan and Mr. Biggs on this important, comprehensive, and necessary legislation. This is a bill that the House can rally around."

Subcommittee Chairman Andy Biggs commended the passage of the bill, describing it as one of the most consequential pieces of legislation related to ending government surveillance abuse. He emphasized the need to protect Fourth Amendment privacy rights and called on Speaker Johnson to bring the legislation to the House Floor without delay.

Subcommittee Chairman Tom McClintock emphasized the importance of protecting against government abuses, stating, "We created our government to protect us from those who would do us harm, but the Founders recognized that we also had to protect ourselves against abuses by that government. This is why we have the Fourth Amendment, which this bill restores for a digital age."

The bipartisan support for H.R. 6570 reflects a shared commitment among lawmakers to safeguard the privacy and civil liberties of American citizens. As the bill advances to the House Floor, its passage is anticipated, paving the way for significant reforms to the FISA and ensuring greater accountability for those who violate the rights of Americans.

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