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Security Clearance Review Act

USA117th CongressHR-686| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2021
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Ted Lieu (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Security Clearance Review Act This bill imposes security-related requirements with respect to political appointees in the Executive Office of the President. Under this bill, such a political appointee (1) may be employed in the office only if the appointment is clearly consistent with national security; and (2) may not have a security clearance or access to classified information unless the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) grants such clearance or access, unless the President nullifies the FBI's decision to deny clearance or access. If the President nullifies the FBI's decision to deny clearance or access to such an appointee, the President must report to Congress within 30 days explaining the reasons for the nullification.
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Timeline
Feb 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Mar 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 2, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • March 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Security Clearance Review Act

USA117th CongressHR-686| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2021
Security Clearance Review Act This bill imposes security-related requirements with respect to political appointees in the Executive Office of the President. Under this bill, such a political appointee (1) may be employed in the office only if the appointment is clearly consistent with national security; and (2) may not have a security clearance or access to classified information unless the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) grants such clearance or access, unless the President nullifies the FBI's decision to deny clearance or access. If the President nullifies the FBI's decision to deny clearance or access to such an appointee, the President must report to Congress within 30 days explaining the reasons for the nullification.
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Timeline
Feb 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Mar 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 2, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • March 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Ted Lieu (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents