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S.Res. 13 (93rd)

A resolution to establish a special ad hoc committee to study questions related to secret and confidential Government documents.

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Introduced

9 January 1973

Last action

9 January 1973 · Introduced

Status

Measure passed Senate.

Sponsors

Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY], Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Hughes, Harold E. [D-IA], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Pastore, John O. [D-RI], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL]

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1 August 2024

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Summary

Establishes a special ad hoc committee of the Senate to study the classification of Government documents to be composed of ten members, five from the majority and five from the minority party. Provides that the majority leader shall be the chairman. Exempts any member appointed under the provisions of this resolution from the provisions of the Reorganization Act relating to limitations on committee service. Authorizes the committee to conduct a study and to report its findings and recommendations to the Senate, by June 30, 1973, on all questions relating to the secrecy, confidentiality, and classification of Government documents committed to the Senate, or any Member thereof. Authorizes the committee to propose guidelines with respect to the laws and rules relating to secrecy, confidentiality, and classification of Government documents and the authority therefor.

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Timeline

  1. 9 January 1973

    Passed

    Measure passed Senate.

    Source: Floor

  2. 9 January 1973

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.

    Source: Floor

  3. 9 January 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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