The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a two-year extension of Section 702 of the FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance of noncitizens abroad.

The bill, supported by the Biden administration but opposed by Trump, passed narrowly after three previous failed attempts.

Section 702's reauthorization, which previously faced three blocks, now heads to the Senate with an approaching deadline of April 19th.

Critics of Section 702 argue it violates privacy rights as it permits access to Americans' communications with noncitizens without a warrant.

An amendment for a warrant requirement for domestic law enforcement to access the database failed in a tied House vote.

Privacy advocates are disappointed by the rejection of proposals to safeguard Americans' communications and require warrants for database searches.

Proponents warn of significant national security risks if the program is not reauthorized, while the Senate faces pressure to add warrant requirements.