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H.R. 1065 116th Congress House

Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act of 2019

Official title: To provide for a study on the use of social media in security clearance investigations.

Introduced: February 7, 2019 Introduced by: Stephen F. Lynch Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Congressional oversightEmployee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 12, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 11, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1504-1505)
Feb 11, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 11, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 3 (Roll no. 76). (text: CR H1496)
Feb 11, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1065.
Feb 11, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1498-1499)
Feb 11, 2019
Ms. Hill (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 11, 2019 House · vote #76 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 377–3 See who voted →
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 Latest action February 12, 2019

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act of 2019

This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to report on the examination of social media activity during security clearance investigations.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1065: Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1065/
MLA
"H.R. 1065: Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1065/.
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H.R. 1065, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1065/.
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[H.R. 1065: Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act of 2019](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1065/)
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