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This resolution would modify House rules to create an exception to existing limits on how many employees in Member offices can hold security clearances. Specifically, employees who are members of the Armed Forces and already hold a security clearance issued by the Department of Defense would not count toward the House's employee security clearance limit. This exception would apply only to employees working for Members who serve on specific committees: Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and certain subcommittees of the Appropriations Committee.
If enacted, this change would allow these particular congressional offices to have additional staff with security clearances without exceeding House limits, potentially enabling more military personnel to work in congressional roles that require access to classified information. However, it is important to note that this is a non-binding resolution, meaning it would not have the force of law and would primarily serve as a statement of House intent regarding its internal rules. The resolution is currently under committee consideration and has not yet been voted on by the full House.
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Submitted in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jan 15, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jan 15, 2025
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