Bill 119 HRES 46, also known as the Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives Act, aims to make changes to the rules regarding security clearances for employees of Members of Congress who serve on certain committees. Specifically, the bill seeks to exclude employees of these offices who are also members of the armed forces and hold a security clearance issued by the Department of Defense from the allotment of the number of employees who may hold security clearances processed by the Office of House Security.
The purpose of this bill is to streamline the security clearance process for members of the armed forces who are also serving as employees of Members of Congress on certain committees. By allowing these individuals to bypass the traditional security clearance process and instead rely on their existing clearance issued by the Department of Defense, the bill aims to reduce redundancy and expedite the clearance process for these employees.
Overall, Bill 119 HRES 46 seeks to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the security clearance process for employees of Members of Congress who are also members of the armed forces, while ensuring that necessary security protocols are still in place.