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Classification Reform for Transparency Act of 2024

7/15/2024, 11:38 PM

Summary of Bill S 4648

Bill 118 s 4648, also known as the Classification Reform for Transparency Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to reform the classification system used by the government to classify information as either confidential or classified.

The bill aims to increase transparency within the government by establishing a new framework for classifying information. It requires agencies to regularly review and update their classification guidelines to ensure that information is classified appropriately and in accordance with national security interests.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the declassification of information that no longer poses a threat to national security. This is intended to prevent the over-classification of information and promote greater public access to government records. Overall, the Classification Reform for Transparency Act of 2024 seeks to modernize and improve the government's classification system in order to promote transparency and accountability. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.

Current Status of Bill S 4648

Bill S 4648 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2024. Bill S 4648 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 9, 2024.  Bill S 4648's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of July 9, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4648

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4648

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4648

Classification Reform for Transparency Act of 2024
Classification Reform for Transparency Act of 2024
A bill to require the President to establish a task force on streamlining the classified national security information system and narrowing of the criteria for classification of information, to make improvements with respect to such classification system, and for other purposes.

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