0
0
0
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.
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.
Read the Full Bill
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
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
7Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6140
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate 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
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6140
Latest Bills
Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026
Bill S 4351May 6, 2026
Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026
Bill HR 8423May 6, 2026
CONNECT Act
Bill HR 7995May 6, 2026
Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act
Bill HR 7432May 6, 2026
Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act
Bill HR 7343May 6, 2026
Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act
Bill HR 7463May 6, 2026
Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act
Bill HR 7529May 6, 2026
Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act
Bill HR 7655May 6, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Bill HCONRES 75May 6, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 95May 6, 2026





