Reducing Over-Classification Act of 2008

Bill 110 hr 4806, also known as the Reducing Over-Classification Act of 2008, aims to address the issue of over-classification of government information. The bill seeks to improve the classification and declassification processes within the federal government in order to increase transparency and accountability.

The key provisions of the bill include establishing a National Declassification Center within the National Archives and Records Administration to oversee the declassification of information, requiring agencies to conduct regular reviews of classified information to determine if it can be declassified, and promoting the use of technology to streamline the declassification process.

Additionally, the bill requires agencies to provide training to employees on proper classification procedures and mandates the creation of a public database of declassified information. The goal of the bill is to strike a balance between protecting national security interests and ensuring that the public has access to information that is not sensitive or classified. Overall, the Reducing Over-Classification Act of 2008 aims to promote transparency and accountability within the federal government by improving the classification and declassification processes.