Niagara Leader

Washington, DC—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted in favor of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, the largest intelligence reform package since FISA’s creation in 1978. This legislation prevents the FBI from targeting Americans, increases transparency and accountability in our intelligence community, and strengthens our national security.

H.R. 7888, passed the House by a vote of 273-147.

"At a time when our adversaries are ramping up their intelligence and military capabilities and seeking to orchestrate attacks on our homeland, we must ensure that our intelligence community has the capabilities to swiftly counteract and prevent terrorist attacks," said Congresswoman Tenney.

"Our Republican Majority is committed to preventing another Russia Hoax FISA disaster and ensuring that FISA can no longer be abused to target Americans and political adversaries. The abuses by the FBI have been outrageous and unlawful," she added.

Congresswoman Tenney also expressed her support for Representative Mike Garcia’s condemnation of FBI Director Wray for failing to uphold the law and holding those who violated the laws accountable.

Speaking about the bill, she emphasized, "This bill does not include a dangerous proposal that would have granted Fourth Amendment rights to foreign nationals by requiring a warrant to search foreign surveillance data already lawfully collected by our national security agencies."

"As a Constitutional lawyer, I remain dedicated to protecting our civil liberties and privacy while defending our national security," Congresswoman Tenney affirmed.

She concluded by stating, "This bill furthers the reforms to Section 702, which was made by and supported by President Trump in 2017, and I was honored to support its passage."