Rep. Chu-Backed Legislation to Curtail NSA Surveillance Passes First Key Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Judiciary Committee passed H.R. 3361, the USA Freedom Act, legislation that would end the National Security Agency’s collection of bulk data under section 215 of the Patriot Act. Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA), a co-sponsor of the bill, released the following statement:

“The American people have the right to privacy and they deserve a government that respects it,” said Rep. Chu. “We can protect our national security without trampling on our civil liberties, and that’s exactly what this bill does. I am pleased to see it pass the House Judiciary with such strong bipartisan support, and I look forward to its passage in the full House.”

The USA Freedom Act passed the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 32-0.

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