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Davidson Praises Inclusion of Internet Privacy Amendments in FISA Reauthorization

Press Release

Date: May 26, 2020
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Technology and Communication

Today, Congressman Warren Davidson praised the inclusion of the Lofgren-Davidson Amendment in the package for consideration when the House votes to reauthorize expired sections of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

The Lofgren-Davidson Amendment prevents intelligence agencies from searching Americans' private search and web browsing histories without first obtaining a warrant.

After the announcement, Congressman Davidson made the following statement:

"For too long, Americans' most private information has been compromised by vague laws and lax privacy protections. With the vote on the Lofgren-Davidson Amendment to FISA reform this week, we take an important step toward restoring Americans' long-neglected Fourth Amendment rights. Protecting Americans' internet browser searches from warrantless surveillance is a modest, though important first step. With the amendment's adoption, I will be voting to reauthorize the expired sections of FISA and urge my colleagues to do the same."


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