Classified Information Protection Act of 2016
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 14, 2016)
Classified Information Protection Act of 2016
This bill amends the federal criminal code to specify that the government need not prove intent to harm the United States when prosecuting a: (1) person entrusted with national defense information who permits the loss or removal of such information through gross negligence; or (2) government employee, contractor, or consultant who commits unauthorized removal and retention of classified material.
What just happenedSep 27, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 14, 2016
- Sep 27, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Sep 14, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 14, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 14, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House