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Bill114th CongressFiled Sep 15, 2015Emergency Management
H.R. 3505

Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Nov 2, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require that the designation of the sensitivity level of national security positions be conducted in a consistent manner in all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components and offices, consistent with federal guidelines. DHS must use uniform designation tools throughout DHS and provide training to appropriate staff.

The bill requires DHS: (1) by July 6, 2017, and every five years thereafter, to review all sensitivity level designations of national security positions at DHS; (2) if it determines that a change in the sensitivity level is warranted, to administratively adjust access and complete an appropriate level periodic reinvestigation; and (3) to report on such positions requiring access to classified information, no longer requiring access, or requiring a different level of access.

DHS's Inspector General must conduct regular audits of DHS compliance with regulations regarding such designations.

DHS must submit an annual report, through FY2021, on the denials, suspensions, revocations, and appeals of an individual's eligibility for access to classified information in DHS.

DHS must: (1) develop a plan to achieve greater uniformity regarding the adjudication of eligibility of an individual for access to classified information that is consistent with the Adjudicative Guidelines for Determining Access to Classified Information, and (2) ensure that all information received for such adjudication is consistent with such Guidelines and is protected against misappropriation. The plan shall consider the establishment of an internal appeals panel responsible for final national security clearance denial and revocation determinations.

What just happenedNov 3, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2](D-MS)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 3, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Nov 2, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 2, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7353-7354)

  4. Nov 2, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7353-7354)

  5. Nov 2, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3505.

  6. Nov 2, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7353-7355)

  7. Nov 2, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Nov 2, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 246.

  9. Nov 2, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-323.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Nov 2, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-323.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Sep 30, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Sep 30, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Sep 17, 2015Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee
  14. Sep 17, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee
  15. Sep 16, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

    Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee
  16. Sep 15, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  17. Sep 15, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Sep 15, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentNov 2, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require that the designation of the sensitivity level of national security positions be conducted in a consistent manner in all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components and offices, consistent with federal guidelines. DHS must use uniform designation tools throughout DHS and provide training to appropriate staff.

The bill requires DHS: (1) by July 6, 2017, and every five years thereafter, to review all sensitivity level designations of national security positions at DHS; (2) if it determines that a change in the sensitivity level is warranted, to administratively adjust access and complete an appropriate level periodic reinvestigation; and (3) to report on such positions requiring access to classified information, no longer requiring access, or requiring a different level of access.

DHS's Inspector General must conduct regular audits of DHS compliance with regulations regarding such designations.

DHS must submit an annual report, through FY2021, on the denials, suspensions, revocations, and appeals of an individual's eligibility for access to classified information in DHS.

DHS must: (1) develop a plan to achieve greater uniformity regarding the adjudication of eligibility of an individual for access to classified information that is consistent with the Adjudicative Guidelines for Determining Access to Classified Information, and (2) ensure that all information received for such adjudication is consistent with such Guidelines and is protected against misappropriation. The plan shall consider the establishment of an internal appeals panel responsible for final national security clearance denial and revocation determinations.

Introduced in HouseSep 15, 2015

Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require that the designation of the sensitivity level of national security positions be conducted in a consistent manner in all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components and offices, consistent with federal guidelines. DHS must use uniform designation tools throughout DHS and provide training to appropriate staff.

The bill requires DHS: (1) by July 6, 2017, and every five years thereafter, to review all sensitivity level designations of national security positions at DHS; (2) if it determines that a change in the sensitivity level is warranted, to administratively adjust access and complete an appropriate level periodic reinvestigation; and (3) to report on such positions requiring access to classified information, no longer requiring access, or requiring a different level of access.

DHS's Inspector General must conduct regular audits of DHS compliance with regulations regarding such designations.

DHS must submit an annual report, through FY2021, on the denials, suspensions, revocations, and appeals of an individual's eligibility for access to classified information in DHS.

DHS must: (1) develop a plan to achieve greater uniformity regarding the adjudication of eligibility of an individual for access to classified information that is consistent with the Adjudicative Guidelines for Determining Access to Classified Information, and (2) ensure that all information received for such adjudication is consistent with such Guidelines and is protected against misappropriation. The plan shall consider the establishment of an internal appeals panel responsible for final national security clearance denial and revocation determinations.

Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act — Informed