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H.R. 6429 (115th)

Protecting Access to Classified Information in Elections Act

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Introduced

18 July 2018

Last action

18 July 2018 · Introduced

Status

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.

Sponsors

Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

11 August 2025

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 18 July 2018

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 July 2018

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6471)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 July 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 July 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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