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House Republicans have not yet resolved disputes relating to federal government surveillance authorities granted under section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).  Those authorities were scheduled to expire on Monday, April 20, but last Friday Congress agreed to extend them until April 30, avoiding a lapse in authority and buying a bit more time to negotiate a more durable solution.

  The number of Republicans participating in the revolt against leadership is unusual (and could signal rough seas ahead for the reconciliation bill as well).  Further delay in resolving this issue could impact the timing of the budget reconciliation process.