United States 115th Congress Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HR 697 — Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require that the designation of the sensitivity level of national security positions be conducted in a consistent manner in all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components and offices, consistent with federal guidelines. DHS must use uniform designation tools throughout DHS and provide training to appropriate staff. The bill requires DHS: (1) by July 6, 2017, and every five years thereafter, to review all sensitivity level designations of national security positions at DHS; (2) if it determines that a change in the sensitivity level is warranted, to administratively adjust access and complete an appropriate level periodic reinvestigation; and (3) to report on such positions requiring access to classified information, no longer requiring access, or requiring a different level of access. DHS's Inspector General must conduct regular audits of DHS compliance with regulations regarding such designations. DHS must submit an annual report, through FY2022, on the denials, suspensions, revocations, and appeals of an individual's eligibility for access to classified information in DHS. DHS must: (1) develop a plan to achieve greater uniformity regarding the adjudication of eligibility of an individual for access to classified information that is consistent with the Adjudicative Guidelines for Determining Access to Classified Information, and (2) ensure that all information received for such adjudication is consistent with such Guidelines and is protected against misappropriation. The plan shall consider the establishment of an internal appeals panel responsible for final national security clearance denial and revocation determinations.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The text indicates that H.R. 697 was received in the Senate on February 1, 2017, and subsequently read twice before being referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The reference to the version of the bill that was engrossed in the House has been removed. This change indicates the bill's progression from the House to the Senate for further consideration.

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697 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
697 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
697 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the management and administration of the security clearance processes throughout the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
697 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 1, 2017 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the management and administration of the security clearance processes throughout the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
KAREN L.
115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
HAAS, Clerk.
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697 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the management and administration of the security clearance processes throughout the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
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The bill adds new provisions for security clearance management and administration within the Department of Homeland Security without changing existing law.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 341

    Subtitle A--Headquarters Activities

    A new subtitle is added before existing provisions to organize the statutory structure.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 341

    Subtitle B--Security Clearances

    A new subtitle is added to address security clearances specifically.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 341

    SEC. 711. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY SENSITIVE AND PUBLIC TRUST POSITIONS.

    Introduces a requirement for the designation of sensitivity levels for national security positions.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 341

    SEC. 712. REVIEW OF POSITION DESIGNATIONS.

    Mandates a review of sensitivity level designations every five years.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 341

    SEC. 713. AUDITS.

    Requires the Inspector General to conduct regular audits regarding compliance with clearance designations.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 341

    SEC. 714. REPORTING.

    Mandates annual reporting on access to classified information eligibility actions.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 341

    SEC. 715. UNIFORM ADJUDICATION, SUSPENSION, DENIAL, AND REVOCATION.

    Requires the Secretary to develop a plan for uniform adjudication of security clearances.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 341

    SEC. 716. DATA PROTECTION.

    Imposes measures for the protection of information related to security clearance adjudications.

  • 6 U.S.C. § 341

    SEC. 717. REFERENCE.

    Clarifies the reference to the 'Department' as encompassing all components and offices.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

  4. Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H776-778)

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 697.

  7. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H776-777)

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H776-777)

  9. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  10. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 697 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require that the designation of the sensitivity level of national security positions be conducted in a consistent manner in all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components and offices, consistent with federal guidelines. DHS must use uniform designation tools throughout DHS and provide training to appropriate staff. The bill requires DHS: (1) by July 6, 2017, and every five years thereafter, to review all sensitivity level designations of national security positions at DHS; (2) if it determines that a change in the sensitivity level is warranted, to administratively adjust access and complete an appropriate level periodic reinvestigation; and (3) to report on such positions requiring access to classified information, no longer requiring access, or requiring a different level of access. DHS's Inspector General must conduct regular audits of DHS compliance with regulations regarding such designations. DHS must submit an annual report, through FY2022, on the denials, suspensions, revocations, and appeals of an individual's eligibility for access to classified information in DHS. DHS must: (1) develop a plan to achieve greater uniformity regarding the adjudication of eligibility of an individual for access to classified information that is consistent with the Adjudicative Guidelines for Determining Access to Classified Information, and (2) ensure that all information received for such adjudication is consistent with such Guidelines and is protected against misappropriation. The plan shall consider the establishment of an internal appeals panel responsible for final national security clearance denial and revocation determinations.
Who sponsors HR 697?
HR 697 is sponsored by Thompson, Bennie G. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 697?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 697?
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