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National Security Transparency Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6002

National Security Transparency Act

This bill requires an individual serving as an acting official in certain positions related to national security to periodically appear before Congress. This requirement shall apply to an individual acting as the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Director of the National Security Agency, or the Director of National Intelligence. (Individuals serving in these positions must receive Senate confirmation, but the President may appoint without confirmation an acting official to perform the position's duties on a temporary basis.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 6002

Bill HR 6002 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2020. Bill HR 6002 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2020.  Bill HR 6002's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability. as of March 6, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6002

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6002

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Defense
- Department of Homeland Security
- Federal officials
- National Security Agency

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6002

National Security Transparency Act
To require certain acting national security officials to appear before Congress, and for other purposes.
National Security Transparency Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6002

Robin L. Kelly
Robin L. Kelly
IllinoisDemocrat

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