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HRES 34

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should drop all charges against Edward Snowden.

119th Congress Introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene and 1 co-sponsor

Non-binding House resolution urges the federal government to drop all charges against Edward Snowden, signaling support for his disclosures and NSA whistleblower debate.

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Bill Summary · HRES 34

Summary of HRES 34 – Expressing the sense of the House that the Federal Government should drop all charges against Edward Snowden

Overview

HRES 34 is a non-binding House Resolution (Sense of the House) introduced on January 13, 2025. It states the House’s views on NSA surveillance programs, Snowden’s disclosures, and the prosecution of Snowden. As a resolution, it does not create or change law or authorize spending.

Purpose and Intent

  • Convey the House’s stance on the National Security Agency (NSA) bulk telephone records program.
  • Assert that Snowden’s disclosure of the program to journalists served the public interest.
  • Call for the Federal Government to drop all charges against Edward Snowden.

Key Provisions (Version Content)

The resolution expresses, in three points:
1. The NSA bulk collection of telephone records is illegal and unconstitutional.
2. Snowden’s public disclosure of this program was in the public interest.
3. The Federal Government should drop all charges against Edward Snowden.

Note: As a sense-of-the-House resolution, these statements reflect the opinion of the House and do not themselves change statutory law or create enforceable rights.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced in the House: January 13, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, for consideration of provisions within their jurisdictions. The committees’ review is for a period to be determined by the Speaker.
  • Sponsor information:
    • Primary sponsor: Marjorie Taylor Greene
    • Co-sponsor: Thomas Massie

Sponsor and Affiliations

  • Primary sponsor: Marjorie Taylor Greene
  • Additional sponsor: Thomas Massie (cosponsor)

Potential Impact

  • Legal effect: None. As a sense-of-the-House resolution, it does not amend statutes or create binding obligations.
  • Political/advocacy effect: Signals a legislative position that could influence public debate, policy discussion, or subsequent regulatory or legislative activities related to mass surveillance, whistleblower disclosures, and the Snowden prosecutions.
  • Affected parties: Edward Snowden, prosecutors (e.g., DOJ), national security agencies, journalists, and privacy advocacy groups—primarily in terms of public perception and potential policy discussions, not direct legal changes.
  • Next steps: If advanced, it would be debated in the referenced committees; any subsequent action would depend on committee activity and potential floor consideration.

Note

This summary reflects only the provisions and status described in the bill’s introductory text and accompanying legislative actions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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