Declassification Reform Act of 2020
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 14, 2020)
Declassification Reform Act of 2020
This bill establishes the position of Executive Agent for Declassification within the executive branch and contains other related provisions.
The agent shall promote programs and systems relating to declassification of classified information, including the development of solutions for automating declassification review. The Director of National Intelligence shall serve as the agent.
The bill also (1) establishes a committee to advise the agent on matters relating to declassification programs and technology; and (2) designates various existing bodies to advise the agent, including the Public Interest Declassification Board and the Office of the Historian of the Department of State.
What just happenedMay 14, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 14, 2020
- May 14, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - May 14, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate