DeLauro Statement on FISA Vote

June 11, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON —Today, US Representative Rosa DeLauro issued the following statement following her vote against a short-term extension of authorization for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: “President Trump’s decision to appoint Bill Pulte, a political loyalist with no experience in national security, as Director of National Intelligence has confirmed that he is continuing to prioritize his own political agenda over the safety of American citizens. Congress cannot entrust FISA powers and our national security to someone who has never held a security clearance and has already proven himself eager to use his public office in pursuit of the President’s political vengeance. “I believe that national security and the privacy of American citizens must both be protected, and I will continue to demand accountability from the Trump Administration before even considering trusting them with further surveillance powers.”