This resolution states that the House of Representatives believes the federal government should drop all charges against Edward Snowden. It also states that the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of telephone records was illegal and unconstitutional, and that Snowden’s disclosure of the program to journalists served the public interest. The resolution was referred to House committees for consideration.
If adopted, the resolution would express the House’s view about Snowden and the telephone records program. The text does not describe direct changes to services or rights for individuals.
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The resolution’s stated position is that Snowden’s disclosure served the public interest. It points to findings and court rulings concerning the telephone records program and argues that whistleblowers who expose illegal or unconstitutional government actions should be protected.
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