On Thursday the US Senate is expected to reauthorize the contentious warrantless surveillance powers conferred by Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), and may even strengthen them with language that, according to US Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), “will force a huge range of companies and individuals to spy for the government.” Last Friday, the House of Representatives passed the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (RISAA) [PDF], which would renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, in a 273-147 vote.

Source: The Register