Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2025

1/31/2025, 6:47 PM

Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2025

This bill revokes the security clearances of 51 individuals who signed a statement titled Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails and dated October 19, 2020. It also (1) specifies that a security clearance may not be granted or renewed for any of them, and (2) requires the Departments of Defense and Justice to investigate these individuals.    

Bill 119 HR 80, also known as the "Security Clearance Revocation Act," aims to revoke the security clearances of certain former members of the intelligence community. The bill is designed to prevent individuals who are no longer actively working in the intelligence community from retaining access to sensitive information.

The bill specifies that former intelligence community members who have been convicted of certain crimes, such as espionage or treason, will have their security clearances automatically revoked. Additionally, the bill allows for the revocation of security clearances for former intelligence community members who are found to have engaged in activities that pose a threat to national security.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that individuals who no longer have a need for access to classified information are not able to misuse their security clearances for personal gain or to harm the United States. By revoking the security clearances of certain former intelligence community members, the bill aims to protect national security and prevent potential security breaches. Overall, Bill 119 HR 80 seeks to strengthen the security protocols surrounding access to classified information within the intelligence community by revoking the security clearances of individuals who no longer have a legitimate need for access to sensitive information.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 80

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/3/2025

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2025

This bill revokes the security clearances of 51 individuals who signed a statement titled Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails and dated October 19, 2020. It also (1) specifies that a security clearance may not be granted or renewed for any of them, and (2) requires the Departments of Defense and Justice to investigate these individuals.    

Bill 119 HR 80, also known as the "Security Clearance Revocation Act," aims to revoke the security clearances of certain former members of the intelligence community. The bill is designed to prevent individuals who are no longer actively working in the intelligence community from retaining access to sensitive information.

The bill specifies that former intelligence community members who have been convicted of certain crimes, such as espionage or treason, will have their security clearances automatically revoked. Additionally, the bill allows for the revocation of security clearances for former intelligence community members who are found to have engaged in activities that pose a threat to national security.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that individuals who no longer have a need for access to classified information are not able to misuse their security clearances for personal gain or to harm the United States. By revoking the security clearances of certain former intelligence community members, the bill aims to protect national security and prevent potential security breaches. Overall, Bill 119 HR 80 seeks to strengthen the security protocols surrounding access to classified information within the intelligence community by revoking the security clearances of individuals who no longer have a legitimate need for access to sensitive information.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo revoke the security clearances of certain former members of the intelligence community, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

APPROVED
KD
Kellan Decker
@loquat_blood_orange_runner_bean56679
I dunno much about it, but sounds like a good idea. It benefits the country.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/3/2025

Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2025

This bill revokes the security clearances of 51 individuals who signed a statement titled Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails and dated October 19, 2020. It...


Latest Action1/3/2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall...