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

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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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  summary · EN · 9 January 1973

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