U.S. House Extends Spying Law

Apr 17, 2026, 10:50

Introduction

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a new rule. This rule keeps a spying law active for a short time.

Main Body

The law is called Section 702. It lets the government watch people who are not U.S. citizens. These people must be in other countries. The government does not need a warrant for this. Some people like this law. They say it stops terrorists and helps save hostages. Other people hate this law. They say the government uses it to spy on Americans. Some FBI officers used the law in the wrong way before. Many leaders in the House disagreed on how long the law should last. In the end, they agreed to keep it until April 30.

Conclusion

The House gave the program a little more time. Now, the Senate must decide what to do before April 30.

Vocabulary Learning

disagreed
To have a different opinion from someone else.不同意/分歧
Example:The two leaders disagreed on the plan.
hostages
People who are captured and held by another person.人質
Example:The army helped save the hostages.
law
A rule made by the government that everyone must follow.法律
Example:The government uses a law to watch people.
terrorists
People who use violence to scare others for political reasons.恐怖分子
Example:The police are looking for terrorists.
warrant
An official paper that gives permission to do something.搜查令/許可證
Example:The police need a warrant to enter the house.