[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 28, 2014)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E846] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] USA FREEDOM ACT ______ speech of HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI of oregon in the house of representatives Thursday, May 22, 2014 Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 3361, the USA FREEDOM Act, as amended. Although I was a cosponsor of the USA Freedom Act as originally written, the bill we voted on today was changed substantially before being brought to the floor. I am very concerned with the short time frame members had to consider this sweeping legislation, which was negotiated behind closed doors and would not do enough to protect Americans from government surveillance. I support ending the bulk collection of Americans' communications, secret interpretations of law by the FISA Court, and ``reverse targeting'' of Americans by the intelligence agencies. Although H.R. 3361 is an improvement over current law, the House should negotiate a stronger bill in a transparent process through regular order that will do more to protect Americans' privacy. I encourage the Senate to make much needed changes to this bill and send back a real reform package that does a better job of protecting privacy and is consistent with the expectations of our constituents. ____________________