WASHINGTON, DC – House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the following statement today applauding Senate passage of the USA Freedom Act (H.R. 2048), legislation that renews and improves our foreign intelligence capabilities, while enhancing transparency and civil liberty protections:

“This legislation is critical to keeping Americans safe from terrorism and protecting their civil liberties. I applaud the Senate for renewing our nation’s foreign intelligence capabilities, and I’m pleased this measure will now head to the president’s desk for his signature.”

NOTE: The House passed the USA Freedom Act on May 13 by a vote of 338 – 88.