House Bill 6429
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Protecting Access to Classified Information in Elections Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 18, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6429
Congress
115
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
July 18, 2018
07/18/2018
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.
07/18/2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6471)
07/18/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:00 PM