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H.R. 697 (115th)

Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act

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Introduced

24 January 2017

Last action

1 February 2017 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

7 April 2025

Summary

Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act 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 FY2022, 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.

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Timeline

  1. 24 January 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 January 2017

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 31 January 2017

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H776-777)

    Source: Floor

  6. 31 January 2017

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H776-777)

    Source: Floor

  7. 31 January 2017

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 697.

    Source: Floor

  8. 31 January 2017

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H776-778)

    Source: Floor

  9. 31 January 2017

    Floor

    Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 February 2017

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

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