Jim Himes proposes an amendment for FISA 702 requiring court orders for FBI access to U.S. persons' data to enhance privacy protections.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Himes proposes amendment to FISA 702: Ranking Member Jim Himes has introduced an amendment to the FISA 702 Reauthorization Bill aimed at enhancing privacy protections. The amendment would require the Department of Justice to obtain a court order before the FBI can access query results involving U.S. persons and organizations.
Focus on national security and oversight: Himes emphasizes the importance of FISA 702 as a national security tool, stating that failing to renew it could compromise safety. He also suggests that targeted exceptions remain to address urgent national security threats while balancing privacy and oversight demands.
Call for reforms: "The legitimate concerns about the possibility of abuse also demand that we consider additional reforms," Himes stated, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve oversight and protect civil liberties while ensuring the effectiveness of the law.
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James A. Himes Fundraising
James A. Himes recently disclosed $187.9K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 510th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 42.5% came from individual donors.
Himes disclosed $119.6K of spending. This was the 635th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Himes disclosed $2.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 184th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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James A. Himes Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that James A. Himes is worth $13.9M, as of April 15th, 2026. This is the 91st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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James A. Himes Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by James A. Himes:
- H.R.7792: Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2026
- H.R.3542: CLEAR (Committee Leadership and Enhanced Accountability for Resilience) Defense Production Act of 2025
- H.R.3395: Middle Market IPO Cost Act
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