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FAST PASS Act

12/16/2024, 7:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6140

The FAST PASS Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 6140, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to streamline the process of obtaining security clearances for individuals who work in sensitive government positions.

The FAST PASS Act proposes several key changes to the current security clearance process. One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a centralized database that would store and track security clearance information for all government employees. This database would allow for more efficient and timely processing of security clearances, reducing the current backlog that many individuals face when applying for clearance.

Additionally, the FAST PASS Act aims to standardize the security clearance process across different government agencies, making it easier for individuals to transfer clearances between agencies. This would help to eliminate redundancies and inefficiencies in the current system, saving time and resources for both government employees and agencies. Overall, the FAST PASS Act seeks to modernize and improve the security clearance process in order to better protect national security interests. By streamlining the process and reducing delays, the bill aims to ensure that qualified individuals can obtain the necessary clearances in a timely manner, allowing them to effectively carry out their duties in sensitive government positions.

Current Status of Bill HR 6140

Bill HR 6140 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 1, 2023. Bill HR 6140 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 1, 2023.  Bill HR 6140's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 644. as of November 26, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6140

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6140

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6140

FAST PASS Act
To facilitate access to swiftly transport goods during a publicly announced state of emergency situation.
FAST PASS Act
Facilitating Access to Swiftly Transport Goods during a Publicly Announced State of Emergency Situation Act

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