DeGette Statement on USA Freedom Act

WASHINGTON –U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) issued the following statement after today's vote on an amended version of H.R. 3361, the USA Freedom Act:

"I was prepared to vote today for the USA Freedom Act, which struck a careful balance between national security imperatives and American's right to basic freedoms. However, significant changes were made late in the legislative process that would create loopholes that would allow collection of the very personal data we are trying to protect. I voted against this bill because I am concerned that it would allow the NSA to conduct mass surveillance with little oversight. I hope that we can return to that balance as the legislative process continues."

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