A resolution prohibiting Senators charged with certain criminal offenses from receiving classified information, and for other purposes.

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

This resolution prohibits Senators charged with crimes of unlawful disclosure of classified information, acting as a foreign agent, or compromising U.S. national security from receiving classified information. Specifically, such Senators may not

  • receive any classified information, including information provided to their personal office, to a congressional committee, or through a briefing of Senators;
  • serve on congressional committees;
  • submit a congressionally directed spending request for legislation; or
  • obligate official funds for international travel.
Bill 118 SRES 446 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that aims to prevent Senators who have been charged with certain criminal offenses from accessing classified information. The resolution seeks to ensure that individuals facing serious criminal charges do not have access to sensitive national security information that could potentially compromise the safety and security of the United States.

The resolution outlines specific criminal offenses that would disqualify a Senator from receiving classified information, including offenses related to espionage, treason, terrorism, and other serious crimes that pose a threat to national security. It also includes provisions for the removal of Senators who have been charged with these offenses from any committees or positions that involve access to classified information.

In addition to prohibiting Senators charged with certain criminal offenses from accessing classified information, the resolution also includes provisions for other purposes related to national security and the integrity of the US Congress. This includes measures to ensure that Senators who are under investigation for criminal offenses are not able to influence or interfere with ongoing national security matters. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 446 is a measure aimed at safeguarding national security by preventing individuals facing serious criminal charges from accessing classified information. It underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity and security of the US Congress and its members in order to protect the interests of the American people.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 446

Introduced on
2023-11-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/2/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution prohibits Senators charged with crimes of unlawful disclosure of classified information, acting as a foreign agent, or compromising U.S. national security from receiving classified information. Specifically, such Senators may not

  • receive any classified information, including information provided to their personal office, to a congressional committee, or through a briefing of Senators;
  • serve on congressional committees;
  • submit a congressionally directed spending request for legislation; or
  • obligate official funds for international travel.
Bill 118 SRES 446 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that aims to prevent Senators who have been charged with certain criminal offenses from accessing classified information. The resolution seeks to ensure that individuals facing serious criminal charges do not have access to sensitive national security information that could potentially compromise the safety and security of the United States.

The resolution outlines specific criminal offenses that would disqualify a Senator from receiving classified information, including offenses related to espionage, treason, terrorism, and other serious crimes that pose a threat to national security. It also includes provisions for the removal of Senators who have been charged with these offenses from any committees or positions that involve access to classified information.

In addition to prohibiting Senators charged with certain criminal offenses from accessing classified information, the resolution also includes provisions for other purposes related to national security and the integrity of the US Congress. This includes measures to ensure that Senators who are under investigation for criminal offenses are not able to influence or interfere with ongoing national security matters. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 446 is a measure aimed at safeguarding national security by preventing individuals facing serious criminal charges from accessing classified information. It underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity and security of the US Congress and its members in order to protect the interests of the American people.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution prohibiting Senators charged with certain criminal offenses from receiving classified information, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Congress

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Latest Summary12/26/2024

This resolution prohibits Senators charged with crimes of unlawful disclosure of classified information, acting as a foreign agent, or compromising U.S. national security from receiving classified information. Specifically, such Senators may not...


Latest Action11/2/2023
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (consideration: CR S5342)