Staff Reports
The Biden administration is making a big stink about this “Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act” that’s getting some attention in the House. They’re not too keen on it, and they’re making their opposition known ahead of the big vote on Wednesday. Seems they’re not too happy about the idea of limiting the government’s access to commercially available information.
Biden opposes Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act ahead of House vote https://t.co/Uxkk2RxOU0 https://t.co/Uxkk2RxOU0
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) April 17, 2024
You’ve got this guy, Rep. Warren Davidson from Ohio, and some other privacy hawks pushing for this bill. They’re all about making sure federal agencies have to jump through some hoops to get their hands on private citizens’ data. They want court orders for stuff like online activity and location info. Can’t be too careful with people’s privacy, right?
But hold on a sec, it’s not just Republicans getting in on the action. House Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington, is also backing this bill. So, it looks like it’s not just a right-wing thing after all.
The Biden administration is saying that this bill goes too far and could mess with America’s national security. They’re worried that restricting access to commercially available info might do more harm than good. They say they’re taking steps to address privacy concerns, so they don’t see the need for all this fuss.
Now, you might remember the whole FISA reauthorization debacle from a while back. It caused quite the stir, especially when former President Trump was not shy about his feelings, saying, “kill FISA.” He claimed it was used against him illegally, but the Biden administration is singing a different tune. They’re talking about coordinating with Congress and being responsible with their snooping powers.
Looks like the Biden administration is not onboard with this bill, and they’re throwing shade on its privacy benefits. But hey, it’s just another day in politics, isn’t it?
