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House passes three-year extension of spy powers with crypto amendment

The House approved a three-year extension of federal surveillance authorities in a 235-191 vote; the bill includes an amendment related to cryptocurrency.

Published Apr 29, 2026, 5:28 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 235-191 to extend federal surveillance or "spy" powers for another three years. Lawmakers added an amendment to the measure concerning cryptocurrency; the available excerpt does not provide further details about the amendment.