FISA Surveillance Authority Extension

The extension lasts until April 30, providing a temporary window for lawmakers to reach a longer-term agreement.

A divide within the House Republican caucus had previously derailed a five-year renewal vote, with some members demanding stricter warrant requirements.

National security officials have warned that allowing the authority to lapse would create a 'blind spot' for intelligence agencies.

Civil liberties advocates continue to push for reforms to protect the privacy of American citizens whose communications may be swept up in the surveillance.