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Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act

Introduced: September 15, 2015 Introduced by: Thompson, Bennie G. Democratic · Mississippi See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 3, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 2, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 246.
Nov 2, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7353-7354)
Nov 2, 2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7353-7354)
Nov 2, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3505.
Nov 2, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7353-7355)
Nov 2, 2015
Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 2, 2015
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-323.
Sep 30, 2015
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 17, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Sep 17, 2015
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 16, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Sep 15, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sep 15, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(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's happening now November 3, 2015

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

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