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H.R. 70 (100th)

A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 with respect to the staff of the National Security Council.

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Introduced

6 January 1987

Last action

29 January 1988 · Committee

Status

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.

Sponsors

Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Grant, Bill [R-FL-2], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2]

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6 June 2025

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Summary

Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to limit the staff of the National Security Council to 40 employees. Prohibits the Council or its staff from conducting operational activities, whether covert or overt.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent).

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 February 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 February 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 January 1988

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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