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Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2025
1/31/2025, 6:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 80
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 80
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 80
Bill HR 80 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 80 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 80's most recent activity was 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 within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 80
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 80
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 80
To revoke the security clearances of certain former members of the intelligence community, and for other purposes.
To revoke the security clearances of certain former members of the intelligence community, and for other purposes.
Comments

Kellan Decker
473
11 months ago
I dunno much about it, but sounds like a good idea. It benefits the country.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 80
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