Protecting Access to Classified Information in Elections Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 18, 2018)
Protecting Access to Classified Information in Elections Act
This bill amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to authorize certain candidates for President or Vice President to request a security clearance. Candidates must be the nominees of a major party or on the election ballot in at least 10 states to qualify. The federal government must expeditiously conduct background investigations and eligibility determinations for qualified candidates.
What just happenedJul 18, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 18, 2018
- Jul 18, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee - Jul 18, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jul 18, 2018IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6471)
- Jul 18, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 18, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House