A joint resolution to establish a national commission on espionage and security.

Summary

Establishes the National Commission on Espionage and Security. States that the purpose of such Commission shall be to conduct an investigation and study with respect to the adequacy of counterespionage, counterintelligence, and security activities of the United States in the protection of vital secret defense, foreign policy, and intelligence information of the United States. Sets forth the requirements for membership on such Commission. Authorizes the Commission to employ and fix the compensation of such persons as it deems necessary and appropriate. Authorizes the Commission to hold hearings, and take testimony and depositions under oath. Directs the Commission to make an investigation and study with respect to: (1) the nature and extent of recent penetrations of, or efforts to penetrate, the United States Government by foreign powers to obtain defense, foreign policy and intelligence information; (2) the extent and adequacy of efforts by the United States to detect and protect against such penetrations; (3) the adequacy and effectiveness of specified classification and security systems and certain types of investigations; and (4) other related matters as the Commission deems necessary in order to carry out its responsibilities. Directs all departments and agencies of the United States Government to: (1) cooperate with the Commission; (2) render such assistance as the Commission may request; (3) provide such information and testimony as the Commission may request; and (4) provide access to all records, documents and other material as the Commission may request. Grants the Commission subpoena power to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and production of information relating to a matter under investigation by the Commission. Authorizes enforcement of such subpoenas in any U.S. District Court of competent jurisdiction. Requires the Commission to make a final report of the results of its investigation, together with its findings and recommendations, no later than March 1, 1987. Provides that the Commission may also submit such interim reports as it considers appropriate. Terminates the Commission three calendar months after submission of its final report. Authorizes appropriations.

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  summary · EN · 17 June 1985

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