Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should drop all charges against Edward Snowden.
2/6/2025, 3:23 PMSummary of Bill HRES 34
Bill 119 H.Res. 34, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should drop all charges against Edward Snowden," is a resolution that calls for the dismissal of all charges against Edward Snowden, a former National Security Agency contractor who leaked classified information in 2013.The resolution argues that Snowden's actions, while illegal, were motivated by a desire to expose government surveillance programs that he believed violated the privacy rights of American citizens. It acknowledges that Snowden's actions sparked an important national debate about government surveillance and privacy rights.
The resolution also highlights the fact that Snowden's leaks led to reforms in government surveillance programs, including the passage of the USA Freedom Act in 2015, which placed limits on the bulk collection of phone records by the NSA. Supporters of the resolution argue that Snowden's actions were a public service and that he should be pardoned for his role in exposing government surveillance programs. They believe that dropping the charges against Snowden would be a step towards accountability and transparency in government. Opponents of the resolution argue that Snowden's actions were illegal and that he should be held accountable for his actions. They believe that pardoning Snowden would set a dangerous precedent and undermine national security efforts. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 34 is a resolution that calls for the dismissal of charges against Edward Snowden, citing his role in sparking a national debate about government surveillance and privacy rights.
Congressional Summary of HRES 34
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Security Agency's bulk collection telephone records program was unconstitutional and that all federal charges against Edward Snowden should be dropped. (Mr. Snowden disclosed information about the program and was subsequently charged for unauthorized disclosure of national defense information, unauthorized disclosure of classified communication intelligence, and theft of government property).
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Current Status of Bill HRES 34
Bill HRES 34 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2025. Bill HRES 34 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2025. Bill HRES 34's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 13, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 34
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4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 34
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